# ArenaLite<\/p>\n
A configurable kit-based Free-For-All (FFA) plugin for Paper 1.21+ servers. ArenaLite focuses on a smooth admin workflow, reliable kit handling, and battle-ready defaults that you can tailor through configuration.<\/p>\n
## Wiki page Click Here<\/p>\n
## Highlights<\/p>\n
– **Arena Workflow** \u2013 Create, list, delete, and configure arenas in-game (`\/ffasetup create\/delete\/setspawn\/build\/setregen\/list`).
\n– **Kit Management** \u2013 Save slot-accurate kits from your inventory, link them to arenas, and preview them safely.
\n– **Build Toggles** \u2013 Per-arena build flags with high-priority listeners ensure your FFA rules override other plugins when players join.
\n– **Safety Options** \u2013 Join protection and anti-cleanup buffs are fully configurable (or disable them entirely).
\n– **Storage Choices** \u2013 Player stats persist to YAML by default with optional MySQL support.
\n– **Optional Hooks** \u2013 Integrates with FastAsyncWorldEdit (FAWE), PlaceholderAPI, and Vault when present.
\n– **Safe Regen** \u2013 During arena regeneration, players inside the arena are teleported to that arena’s set spawn and have movement locked until regen finishes.
\n– **Placeholders & Leaderboards** \u2013 PlaceholderAPI support for player stats and per-kit leaderboards (see Wiki for full list).<\/p>\n
## Commands<\/p>\n
### Player Commands<\/p>\n
| Command | Description | ### Setup Commands (`arenalite.admin`)<\/p>\n | Command | Description | ## Configuration Overview<\/p>\n `config.yml` ships with sensible defaults and is fully documented inline. Key sections:<\/p>\n “`yaml anti-cleanup: arenas: settings: ffa: storage: Additional configuration lives in:<\/p>\n – `messages.yml` \u2013 Fully translatable messages. ## Storage Options<\/p>\n – **YAML (default)** \u2013 Zero setup, perfect for small\/medium servers. ## Optional Integrations<\/p>\n – **FastAsyncWorldEdit** \u2013 Speeds up and enhances regeneration when present. Without FAWE, ArenaLite uses its built-in snapshot-based regen. ## Installation<\/p>\n 1. Drop the plugin into your `plugins\/` directory. ## Permissions<\/p>\n – `arenalite.use` \u2013 Access to player commands (default: everyone). ## Useful Links<\/p>\n – docs\/SETUP.md \u2013 Step-by-step arena & kit setup. ## Building From Source<\/p>\n “`bash The compiled JAR is produced in `target\/`.<\/p>\n ## License & Support<\/p>\n ArenaLite is released under the MIT License. If you run into issues:<\/p>\n 1. Check the documentation. Enjoy the fights!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Best FFA plugin out here for free and open source<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":18596,"template":"","meta":{"_minecraft_slug":"arenalite","_minecraft_project_id":"Gj9grJTE","_minecraft_author":"AyoSynk","_minecraft_license":"MIT","_minecraft_downloads":324,"_minecraft_follows":0,"_minecraft_client_side":"unsupported","_minecraft_server_side":"required","_minecraft_storage_type":"zip","_minecraft_archive_name":"arenalite.zip","_minecraft_size_bytes":87662,"_minecraft_version_count":1,"_minecraft_updated_at":"2026-05-16T11:35:15.577094Z","_minecraft_date_created":"2025-11-09T08:04:15.343379Z","_minecraft_date_modified":"2025-11-07T22:18:51.551440Z","_minecraft_project_url":"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/arenalite","_minecraft_icon_attachment_id":18596,"_minecraft_imported_at":"2026-05-31T20:05:32+00:00","_minecraft_import_hash":"412c355c3b48e6ba979e9ac19d43323e","_minecraft_versions":"","_minecraft_links":"","_minecraft_gallery":"","_minecraft_api_metadata":""},"mod_category":[88,89,866,127,92],"mod_loader":[132],"minecraft_version":[62,37,40,73,74,38,78,79,80,81,82],"class_list":["post-18595","mod","type-mod","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mod_category-equipment","mod_category-game-mechanics","mod_category-minigame","mod_category-paper","mod_category-utility","mod_loader-paper","minecraft_version-1-21","minecraft_version-1-21-1","minecraft_version-1-21-10","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|———|————-|
\n| `\/ffa join
\n| `\/ffa leave` | Leave the arena and return to the lobby spawn. |
\n| `\/ffa kit preview
\n| `\/ffa kit create
\n| `\/ffa setspawn` | Set the global FFA lobby spawn (requires `arenalite.admin`). |
\n| `\/ffa regen
\n| `\/ffa reload` | Reload configuration and data (requires `arenalite.admin`). |<\/p>\n
\n|———|————-|
\n| `\/ffasetup wand` | Receive the region selection wand. |
\n| `\/ffasetup create
\n| `\/ffasetup delete
\n| `\/ffasetup setspawn
\n| `\/ffasetup setregen
\n| `\/ffasetup build
\n| `\/ffasetup list` | Display arena summary (spawn\/regen\/build state). |
\n| `\/ffasetup kit create
\n| `\/ffasetup kit delete
\n| `\/ffasetup kitlink
\njoin-protection:
\n enabled: true
\n duration: 10 # seconds
\n clear-effects: true # remove potion effects\/fire when joining\/leaving<\/p>\n
\n enabled: true
\n regen:
\n enabled: true
\n duration: 3 # seconds
\n resistance:
\n enabled: true
\n duration: 5 # seconds
\n level: 2<\/p>\n
\n default-build-enabled: true
\n default-regen-enabled: false
\n default-regen-interval: 300<\/p>\n
\n hotbar-enabled: false
\n scoreboard-enabled: true
\n kit-previews:
\n enabled: true
\n readonly: true
\n instant-respawn-delay: 1 # ticks<\/p>\n
\n spawn: “” # set via \/ffa setspawn<\/p>\n
\n type: YAML # YAML or MYSQL
\n mysql:
\n host: localhost
\n port: 3306
\n database: arenalite
\n username: root
\n password: password
\n use-ssl: false
\n table-prefix: arenalite_
\n“`<\/p>\n
\n– `arenas.yml` \/ `kits.yml` \u2013 Generated data stores (editing is optional).<\/p>\n
\n– **MySQL** \u2013 Enable in `config.yml` for asynchronous read\/write through the Bukkit scheduler.<\/p>\n
\n– **PlaceholderAPI** \u2013 Registers `%arenalite_*%` placeholders automatically.
\n– **Vault** \u2013 Foundation for upcoming economy rewards (hook loads when Vault is present).<\/p>\n
\n2. Start the server once to generate configuration files.
\n3. Adjust `config.yml`, `messages.yml`, and the data files as needed.
\n4. Use the `\/ffasetup` commands to create arenas and kits.<\/p>\n
\n– `arenalite.admin` \u2013 Access to setup\/admin commands (default: OP).
\n– `arenalite.*` \u2013 Grants both of the above.<\/p>\n
\n– docs\/REGEN.md \u2013 How safe regeneration works and how to configure it.
\n– docs\/API.md \u2013 Working with ArenaLite in your own plugins.
\n– docs\/PERFORMANCE.md \u2013 Tuning advice for larger servers.
\n– docs\/Wiki.md \u2013 Commands, permissions, placeholders, and usage tips.<\/p>\n
\ngit clone
\ncd ArenaLite
\nmvn clean package
\n“`<\/p>\n
\n2. Search existing GitHub issues.
\n3. Open a new issue with reproduction steps and server logs.<\/p>\n