# \ud83d\udc80 SoulLock \u2014 Death is not the end…<\/p>\n
When a player dies, their **soul is trapped inside their head**.
\nThey cannot return\u2026 unless someone places it back.<\/p>\n
Will your friends save you \u2014 or leave you behind?<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udfae What is SoulLock?<\/p>\n
SoulLock is a **Paper plugin (1.21+)** that transforms Minecraft\u2019s death system into a **revival-based mechanic**.<\/p>\n
Instead of respawning normally:<\/p>\n
* \ud83d\udc80 Players become **soul-locked**
\n* \ud83e\udea6 Their **head drops at death location**
\n* \u26a1 They can only return when someone places their head<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \u2728 Features<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udc80 Soul Lock System<\/p>\n
* Player dies \u2192 soul is locked
\n* Real **player head drops (with skin)**
\n* Only **one active head per player**
\n* Fully persistent (survives restarts)<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udc7b Locked Player Behavior<\/p>\n
Locked players are restricted until revived:<\/p>\n
* Cannot break or place blocks
\n* Cannot use items
\n* Cannot interact with entities<\/p>\n
**Join behavior:**<\/p>\n
* \ud83d\udc41\ufe0f Spectator mode (default)
\n* \ud83d\udeab Kick mode (configurable)<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
### \u26a1 Revival System<\/p>\n
When a player head is placed:<\/p>\n
* \ud83d\udd0d Automatically detects the player
\n* \ud83c\udd93 Instantly unlocks their soul
\n* \ud83d\udce9 Message: *”Your soul has been restored! \u2728”*<\/p>\n
If the player is online:<\/p>\n
* Teleported to revival location
\n* Restored to SURVIVAL mode
\n* Spawn point updated<\/p>\n
**Effects:**<\/p>\n
* \u26a1 Lightning strike (optional)
\n* \ud83c\udf1f Particle effects (optional)
\n* \ud83d\udc80 The head disappears after placement<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83e\udd14 Why SoulLock?<\/p>\n
* \ud83e\udde0 Adds strategy to survival gameplay
\n* \ud83e\udd1d Encourages teamwork and cooperation
\n* \u2694\ufe0f Makes PvP more intense
\n* \ud83e\udded Turns death into a mission<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \u2699\ufe0f Configuration<\/p>\n
“`yml
\nrevive-mode: SPECTATOR
\nlightning-effect: true
\nparticle-effect: true
\nprevent-head-despawn: true
\n“`<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Installation<\/p>\n
1. Download the plugin `.jar`
\n2. Place it in `\/plugins\/`
\n3. Start your server
\n4. Edit `\/plugins\/SoulLock\/config.yml`<\/p>\n
**Requirements:**<\/p>\n
* Paper 1.21+
\n* Java 21+<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udcac Commands<\/p>\n
### Admin Commands<\/p>\n
“` **Permission:** `soullock.admin`<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udcca Data Storage<\/p>\n * Stored in `\/plugins\/SoulLock\/data.yml` —<\/p>\n ## \ud83c\udfaf Perfect For<\/p>\n * \ud83c\udff0 Survival servers —<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udce6 Version Info<\/p>\n * Version: 1.0 —<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udcf8 Screenshots (Coming Soon)<\/p>\n * Player head drop on death —<\/p>\n ## \ud83d\udc80 Made by Slimeey Studios<\/p>\n Enjoy the soul-locking experience \u2728<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Trap player souls on death and revive them by placing their head. Perfect for survival, PvP, and co-op servers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":145720,"template":"","meta":{"_minecraft_slug":"soullock","_minecraft_project_id":"jlgodqNc","_minecraft_author":"SlimeeyYt","_minecraft_license":"MIT","_minecraft_downloads":41,"_minecraft_follows":3,"_minecraft_client_side":"unsupported","_minecraft_server_side":"required","_minecraft_storage_type":"zip","_minecraft_archive_name":"soullock.zip","_minecraft_size_bytes":20439,"_minecraft_version_count":1,"_minecraft_updated_at":"2026-05-15T21:49:33.230961Z","_minecraft_date_created":"2026-03-30T20:50:12.528539Z","_minecraft_date_modified":"2026-03-30T08:23:07.351113Z","_minecraft_project_url":"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/soullock","_minecraft_icon_attachment_id":145720,"_minecraft_imported_at":"2026-06-08T17:24:15+00:00","_minecraft_import_hash":"2182e1c80323268dea43def8f24a39d6","_minecraft_versions":"","_minecraft_links":"","_minecraft_gallery":"","_minecraft_api_metadata":""},"mod_category":[87,124,43,89,866,127,128,129,92],"mod_loader":[130,132,133,134],"minecraft_version":[62,37,40,41,73,74,38,78,79,80,81,82],"class_list":["post-145719","mod","type-mod","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mod_category-adventure","mod_category-bukkit","mod_category-cursed","mod_category-game-mechanics","mod_category-minigame","mod_category-paper","mod_category-purpur","mod_category-spigot","mod_category-utility","mod_loader-bukkit","mod_loader-paper","mod_loader-purpur","mod_loader-spigot","minecraft_version-1-21","minecraft_version-1-21-1","minecraft_version-1-21-10","minecraft_version-1-21-11","minecraft_version-1-21-2","minecraft_version-1-21-3","minecraft_version-1-21-4","minecraft_version-1-21-5","minecraft_version-1-21-6","minecraft_version-1-21-7","minecraft_version-1-21-8","minecraft_version-1-21-9"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\/soullockadmin unlock
\n* Automatically saved
\n* Persistent across restarts<\/p>\n
\n* \ud83d\udc80 Hardcore gameplay
\n* \u2694\ufe0f PvP challenges
\n* \ud83c\udfad Roleplay servers<\/p>\n
\n* Minecraft: 1.21+
\n* Platform: Paper<\/p>\n
\n* Revival lightning effect
\n* Spectator gameplay<\/p>\n