# Manhunt6<\/p>\n
Manhunt6 is a Paper plugin that implements the popular Manhunt game mode for Minecraft 1.21.4 and above.<\/p>\n
## Installation<\/p>\n
### Requirements
\n– Paper server running Minecraft 1.21.4
\n– Java 21 or higher<\/p>\n
### Setup
\n1. Download the Manhunt6 JAR file
\n2. Place it in your server’s `plugins` directory
\n3. Start or restart your server<\/p>\n
## Commands<\/p>\n
| Command | Description | Permission | ## Permission Management<\/p>\n By default, all commands are restricted to operators except for: ### Permission Structure<\/p>\n – **`manhunt6.command`** (OP-only): Main permission that includes: ## Game Rules and Behavior<\/p>\n ### Hunter Compass ### Player Disconnects ### Runner Lives System ## Configuration<\/p>\n The plugin creates a configuration file at `plugins\/Manhunt6\/config.yml`. Here’s a detailed breakdown of all options:<\/p>\n | Option | Description | Default | ### Win Conditions for Speedrunners<\/p>\n Speedrunners can win in several ways, configurable via `runners-win-condition`:<\/p>\n 1. **`runner_frees_the_end`** – A speedrunner gets the “Free The End” advancement ## Troubleshooting<\/p>\n ### Common Issues<\/p>\n + **Game won’t start** + **Compass not working** + **Messages not displaying correctly** + **Win condition not triggering** ## Best Practices<\/p>\n + **Pre-game Setup**: + **Balance Teams**: + **Backup**: ## Support<\/p>\n If you encounter issues not covered in this guide: ## Author<\/p>\n – teddyxlandlee<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A manhunt implementation on Paper 1.21.4+<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_minecraft_slug":"manhunt6","_minecraft_project_id":"WWScDTxV","_minecraft_author":"teddyxlandlee","_minecraft_license":"LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved","_minecraft_downloads":283,"_minecraft_follows":0,"_minecraft_client_side":"unsupported","_minecraft_server_side":"required","_minecraft_storage_type":"zip","_minecraft_archive_name":"manhunt6.zip","_minecraft_size_bytes":241834,"_minecraft_version_count":5,"_minecraft_updated_at":"2026-05-16T11:55:57.551237Z","_minecraft_date_created":"2026-01-05T21:14:51.822977Z","_minecraft_date_modified":"2026-01-25T09:54:32.729159Z","_minecraft_project_url":"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/manhunt6","_minecraft_icon_attachment_id":0,"_minecraft_imported_at":"2026-06-05T15:08:03+00:00","_minecraft_import_hash":"0952d53e47d97ea1dbd8905788487d95","_minecraft_versions":"","_minecraft_links":"","_minecraft_gallery":"","_minecraft_api_metadata":""},"mod_category":[866,127],"mod_loader":[132],"minecraft_version":[40,41,38,78,79,80,81,82,83],"class_list":["post-98106","mod","type-mod","status-publish","hentry","mod_category-minigame","mod_category-paper","mod_loader-paper","minecraft_version-1-21-10","minecraft_version-1-21-11","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","minecraft_version-26-1"],"yoast_head":"\n
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\n| `\/manhunt hunters add
\n| `\/manhunt hunters clear` | Remove all hunters from the pending list | `manhunt6.command.players` |
\n| `\/manhunt runners add
\n| `\/manhunt runners clear` | Remove all speedrunners from the pending list | `manhunt6.command.players` |
\n| `\/manhunt remove
\n| `\/manhunt start` | Begin the Manhunt game | `manhunt6.command.start` |
\n| `\/manhunt stop` | Abort the current game | `manhunt6.command.stop` |
\n| `\/manhunt query` | Show current game status | `manhunt6.command.query` (default: all) |
\n| `\/manhunt query pending` | Show pending players list | `manhunt6.command.query` (default: all) |
\n| `\/manhunt query running` | Show running game information | `manhunt6.command.query` (default: all) |
\n| `\/manhunt compass` | Get a compass pointing to speedrunners | `manhunt6.command.compass` |
\n| `\/manhunt surrender` | Surrender in the game | `manhunt6.command.surrender` |<\/p>\n
\n– `\/manhunt query` – Available to all players
\n– `\/manhunt surrender` – Available to all players
\n– `\/manhunt compass` – Available to all players<\/p>\n
\n – `manhunt6.command.players` – Team management commands
\n – `manhunt6.command.start` – Start game
\n – `manhunt6.command.stop` – Stop game
\n– **`manhunt6.command.query`** (Default: true): View game information
\n– **`manhunt6.command.surrender`** (Default: true): Allow players to surrender
\n– **`manhunt6.command.compass`** (Default: true): Allow hunters to get compasses<\/p>\n
\n– Hunters receive a compass pointing to speedrunners
\n– Compass updates to nearest speedrunner
\n– Shows distance to target if enabled in config
\n– Can be obtained with `\/manhunt compass` (if you’re a hunter)<\/p>\n
\n– If `lose-on-quit` is true:
\n– Disconnected speedrunners lose a life
\n– Disconnected hunters are considered out of the game
\n– If `lose-on-quit` is false:
\n– Players can reconnect and continue playing<\/p>\n
\n– Speedrunners have `runner-lives` chances to respawn
\n– Lives are tracked per player
\n– When lives reach 0, the player is eliminated<\/p>\n
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\n| `language` | Plugin messages language (supports `en` or `zh`) | `en` |
\n| `lose-on-quit` | Whether players lose when they disconnect | `true` |
\n| `hunter-loses-on-death` | Whether hunters lose the game when they die | `false` |
\n| `runners-lose-condition` | When speedrunners lose (`one` or `all`) | `all` |
\n| `runners-win-condition` | When speedrunners win (see below) | `runner_kills_the_dragon` |
\n| `runner-lives` | Number of lives each speedrunner has | `1` |
\n| `announce-runner-max-lives` | Announce runner lives at game start | `false` |
\n| `ban-locate-bar` | Disable the locate bar if possible | `true` |
\n| `compass-shows-distance` | Show distance to target in compass tooltip | `true` |<\/p>\n
\n2. **`anyone_frees_the_end`** – Any player gets the “Free The End” advancement
\n3. **`runner_kills_the_dragon`** – A speedrunner kills the Ender Dragon
\n4. **`dragon_dies`** – The Ender Dragon dies (any cause)
\n5. **`one_runner_portals`** – A speedrunner returns from The End to Overworld through the portal
\n6. **`all_runners_portal`** – All speedrunners return from The End to Overworld through the portal<\/p>\n
\n – Check that you have at least 1 hunter and 1 speedrunner
\n– Verify no game is already running with `\/manhunt query`<\/p>\n
\n – Ensure the player is a hunter
\n – Use `\/manhunt compass` to get a new compass
\n – Check that speedrunners are in the same world<\/p>\n
\n – Verify the language file exists (`plugins\/Manhunt6\/language\/[lang].yml`)
\n – Try switching to English with `language: en` in config<\/p>\n
\n – Verify the correct win condition is set in config
\n – Check that the Ender Dragon was actually killed or portal was used<\/p>\n
\n – Use a fresh world or reset the End before starting
\n – Ensure all players are ready before starting the game<\/p>\n
\n – For fair gameplay, have 2-3 hunters per speedrunner
\n – Adjust `runner-lives` for longer games (2-3 lives for casual play)<\/p>\n
\n – Backup your world before hosting events
\n – Consider using a separate world for Manhunt games<\/p>\n
\n1. Check the server logs for error messages
\n2. Verify you’re using the correct Paper version
\n3. Review the configuration settings carefully<\/p>\n