RankedSMP-Better
Youtubers (SharpnessMc , Wemmbu , Flamefrags , etc) Inspired PaperMC plugin for Minecraft 1.21.x that adds a competitive ranking system with unique abilities, extra inventory, and more.
RankedSMP
A PaperMC plugin for Minecraft 1.21.x that adds a competitive ranking system with unique abilities, extra inventory, and more.
Current Version: 2.0.0
- Thanks to urgntchristy for reporting.
What It Does
When you run /rankedsmp start, every online player gets a random rank from 1 to 50. Lower numbers are better - they get stronger abilities, more health, extra inventory space, and longer potion effects.
New players joining later automatically get a random rank too.
Features
- Random unique ranks (1-50, no duplicates)
- Rank display in nametags (bold, red, customizable)
- Rank swap - kill someone with a better rank to steal it
- 5 unique abilities based on rank tier
- Extra inventory slots for top ranks
- Extended potion duration for ranks 1-30
- Rank-based health - better ranks get more hearts
- Action bar display showing your ability and cooldown
- Full admin controls for managing ranks
Abilities
| Rank | Ability | How to Use | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Fireball | Right-click Fire Charge | 30s |
| 6-10 | Angel Strike | Right-click Ghast Tear | 60s |
| 11-15 | Sonic Boom | Right-click Echo Shard | 120s |
| 16-20 | Dash | Right-click Feather | 45s |
| 21-50 | None | - | - |
Fireball (Ranks 1-5)
Shoots an explosive fireball that breaks blocks and sets things on fire. Direct hits deal 10 hearts of damage.
Angel Strike (Ranks 6-10)
Creates a stationary ring of divine energy at your feet. First hit does 7 hearts, then 2 hearts every 0.1 seconds for 8 seconds. The ring stays where you cast it.
Sonic Boom (Ranks 11-15)
Warden-style shockwave attack. Deals 8 damage in a 10 block line. Horizontal knockback only.
Dash (Ranks 16-20)
Instantly dash forward in the direction you're looking.
Health by Rank
Better ranks get more hearts:
| Rank | Hearts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2-3 | 15.5 |
| 4-5 | 15 |
| 6-10 | 14.5 |
| 11-15 | 14 |
| 16-20 | 13.5 |
| 21-25 | 13 |
| 26-30 | 12.5 |
| 31-35 | 12 |
| 36-40 | 11.5 |
| 41-45 | 11 |
| 46-50 | 10.5 |
Configurable in health-config.yml.
Extra Inventory
Top ranks get bonus storage:
| Rank | Slots |
|---|---|
| 1-5 | 36 |
| 6-10 | 27 |
| 11-15 | 18 |
| 16-20 | 9 |
| 21+ | 0 |
Use /ei to open your extra inventory. Items drop on death.
Commands
Admin Commands (OP only)
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/rankedsmp start | Start ranking |
/rankedsmp stop | Stop and clear ranks |
/rankedsmp reload | Reload config |
/rankedsmp status | View status |
/rankedsmp unrank <player> | Remove player's rank |
/rankedsmp rankset <player> <rank> | Set player's rank |
/rankedsmp ranklist | Open GUI with all ranked players |
/rankedsmp rankreplace <p1> <p2> | Swap two players' ranks |
/rankedsmp playerinv <player> | View player's extra inventory |
/rr <p1> <p2> | Shortcut for rankreplace |
Player Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/extrainventory | Open extra inventory |
/extrainv | Same as above |
/ei | Same as above |
Configuration Files
config.yml
Main settings - ranks, display, abilities, potion extension, action bar styling.
health-config.yml
Health values per rank tier.
extrainv-config.yml
Extra inventory settings and drop behavior.
Abilites
Requirements
- PaperMC 1.21.x
- Java 21
Changelog
2.0.0
Bug Fix: Rank health was not applied after killing a higher-ranked player. Players now correctly receive the killed player's max health immediately upon rank swap, without needing a plugin reload. Victims also receive their new (lower) health correctly upon respawn.
v1.6.0
- Added action bar bold/color customization
- Added
/playerinv <player>command - Added
/rankset <player> <rank>command - Added rank-based health system (separate config)
- Added health-config.yml
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