Arena Setup

Arena Overview

Arenas are the battlegrounds where team duels take place. Each arena has two spawn positions - one for each team. The plugin automatically assigns free arenas to dueling teams.

Creating an Arena

Step 1: Get the Arena Wand

Run the command to receive the arena selection wand:

/teamduels wand

You'll receive a Diamond Axe named "ᴀʀᴇɴᴀ ᴡᴀɴᴅ" with gradient colors.

Step 2: Set Position 1 (Team 1 Spawn)

Left-click on a block to set where Team 1 will spawn. This should be on one side of your arena.

Step 3: Set Position 2 (Team 2 Spawn)

Right-click on a block to set where Team 2 will spawn. This should be on the opposite side of your arena.

Step 4: Create the Arena

Once both positions are set, create the arena with a name:

/teamduels createarena <name>

Example:

/teamduels createarena Colosseum

Arena Reset System (Crystal PVP)

For Crystal PVP duels, the arena automatically resets after each match. This requires saving an arena snapshot.

Step 1: Get the Reset Wand

Run the command to receive the arena reset wand:

/teamduels resetwand

You'll receive a Golden Axe named "ᴀʀᴇɴᴀ ʀᴇꜱᴇᴛ ᴡᴀɴᴅ" with gradient colors.

Step 2: Set Reset Region Corner 1

Left-click on a block to set the first corner of the reset region. This defines where the arena snapshot begins.

Step 3: Set Reset Region Corner 2

Right-click on a block to set the second corner of the reset region. This defines the opposite corner of the reset area.

Step 4: Save the Arena Snapshot

Once both corners are set, save the arena snapshot:

/teamduels savearena <name>

Example:

/teamduels savearena Colosseum

How It Works

• When a Crystal PVP duel ends, all blocks in the reset region are restored
• Placed blocks (crystals, obsidian, etc.) are removed
• Broken blocks are restored to their original state
• Sword PVP duels don't need snapshots (blocks are protected)

Arena Game Mode Assignment

Each arena can be assigned to a specific game mode. This allows you to have dedicated Crystal PVP arenas and Sword PVP arenas.

Setting Arena Game Mode

After creating an arena, edit arenas.yml in your plugin folder:

arenas:
  CrystalArena:
    data: "..."
    gamemode: "crystal"   # Only Crystal PVP
  SwordArena:
    data: "..."
    gamemode: "sword"     # Only Sword PVP
  GeneralArena:
    data: "..."
    gamemode: "all"       # Both modes (default)

Game Mode Values

Arena Design Tips

Recommended Arena Features

• Enclosed Space: Build walls or barriers to keep fights contained
• Equal Terrain: Make sure both spawn points have similar advantages
• Good Visibility: Clear line of sight between spawn points
• Spawn Distance: 20-50 blocks between spawn points works well
• Spectator Area: Consider adding a viewing area for eliminated players and spectators

Arena Size Recommendations

Managing Arenas

View All Arenas

List all arenas and their current status:

/teamduels arena list

This shows each arena's name and whether it's Free or In Use.

Delete an Arena

Remove an arena that's no longer needed:

/teamduels deletearena <name>

Arena Storage

Arenas are stored in plugins/SPxTeamDuels/arenas.yml. Here's an example of what the file looks like:

arenas:
  colosseum: "Colosseum;world,100.5,65.0,200.5,90.0,0.0;world,100.5,65.0,250.5,-90.0,0.0"
  arena2: "Arena2;world,50.5,70.0,100.5,0.0,0.0;world,50.5,70.0,150.5,180.0,0.0"

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Q: "Positions not set" error when creating arena

A: Make sure you've used both left-click (Position 1) and right-click (Position 2) with the wand before running /teamduels createarena.

Q: "No free arena available" during duel

A: All arenas are currently in use. Create more arenas to allow simultaneous duels.

Q: Players spawn in the wrong location

A: The spawn positions might be incorrectly set. Delete the arena and recreate it with correct positions.

Q: Arena wand doesn't work

A: Make sure you have the teamduels.wand permission and you're clicking on a block (not air).