Types of PvP Servers
- KitPvP — Players choose kits and fight in arenas. No progression, pure combat.
- Factions — Players form factions, build bases, raid enemies. Complex economy and raiding mechanics.
- SkyWars — Mini-game where players fight on floating islands, scavenging resources from chests.
- BedWars — Team-based mini-game protecting beds while attacking other teams.
Essential PvP Plugins
- KitPvP — EssentialsX, PvPManager, CombatLog
- Factions — FactionsUUID or MassiveCraft Factions, EssentialsX, Vault
- Mini-games — Dedicated plugins like OpenSkyWars or BedWars1058
Anti-Cheat for PvP
PvP servers are high-priority targets for cheaters. Run Grim or Vulcan anti-cheat and configure them specifically for your game mode.
Hardware Requirements
PvP servers with many simultaneous combat events need strong single-core CPU performance. CraftNodes' Ryzen 9 7950X3D is excellent for high-TPS PvP scenarios.