Plugins [2021]: Best Vanilla
π core/ βββ CoreProtect.jar βββ LuckPerms.jar βββ AntiCheatReloaded.jar π qol/ βββ GSit.jar βββ SleepMost.jar βββ Spawn.jar (from stripped Essentials) βββ DoubleSlabs.jar
| | Belongs in Vanilla+ | |--------------------------------|------------------------| | New dimensions, mobs, or items | Teleportation (with survival costs) | | Magic, skills, or classes | Land claiming (visual but limited) | | Economy shops (sign shops) | Player sleep percentage | | Voting rewards or crates | Mob head drops / mini-maps | | Custom enchantments | Lag reduction (same mechanics) | best vanilla plugins
π performance/ βββ ChunkMaster.jar βββ ClearLag.jar (only item despawn, no mob clear) βββ LeavesDecay.jar π core/ βββ CoreProtect
π visuals/ βββ TabListPlus.jar βββ ColoredSigns.jar or game-altering mechanics. Before listing plugins
If you use EssentialsX, disable 80% of its commands. Here is a perfect vanilla+ server stack (1.20.4, Paper or Purpur):
This guide categorizes the best plugins that keep your server feeling vanillaβno new ores, RPG stats, or game-altering mechanics. Before listing plugins, understand the philosophy:
