KnockBackFFA (KBFFA) – Fast-paced Knockback PvP Minigame
KnockBackFFA is a clean, modern Knockback Free-For-All minigame plugin built for smooth gameplay, flexible configuration, and easy server administration. It includes an advanced Shop system (Gadgets + Perks), Prestige progression, Elo, map tools, safezone controls, and optional database storage.

Designed to be drop-in ready, but powerful enough for competitive servers.

Wiki: https://github.com/Nergl02/KnockBackFFAPremium/wiki

✅ Features
Core Gameplay

• Knockback FFA arena gameplay
• Respawn system + anti-out-of-bounds protection
• Combat tracking (last hit window)
• Kill rewards + death penalties (configurable)
• Killstreak rewards (configurable)

Maps & Rotation

• Create and manage maps with in-game tools (pos1/pos2/spawn)
• Map completeness checks (prevents broken maps)
• Automatic map rotation system
• Safezone support (optional radius per map)
• Supports multi-world setups

Economy Support

• Internal coin system (default)
• Optional Vault integration (auto-detect)
• Coins displayed in shop and messages

Shop System (GUI)

• Fully configurable multi-menu shop
• Categories (example: Gadgets, Perks)
• Balance item (shows coins in GUI)
• Filler/border styling options
• Buy cooldown (anti-doubleclick)
• Optional: refresh menu after purchase / close on buy
• Permission support per item and per shop access

Gadgets (Combat Items)

• Configurable gadget items with custom PDC tags (for unique behavior)
• Easy to expand with new gadgets
• Works directly with the shop categories

Perks System

• Level-based perks with max levels
• Per-level requirements (Prestige requirement & price)
• Perks are shown inside the shop with live placeholders:
  • {level}, {max_level}, {next_level}, {price}, {required_prestige}, {status}
• Supports YAML or MySQL storage for perk levels

Prestige & Elo

• Prestige progression system
• Elo stored per player
• Requirements in shop (prestige-min / elo-min)

Events

• Optional server events system (example events included)
• Automatic scheduling supported (depending on config)

Scoreboard

• Built-in scoreboard manager with live stats (based on config)

PlaceholderAPI Support
Includes placeholders like:

• %knbffa_map%
• %knbffa_map_next%
• %knbffa_map_next_in%
• %knbffa_map_next_in_seconds%
• %knbffa_kills%
• %knbffa_deaths%
• %knbffa_killstreak%
• %knbffa_elo%
• %knbffa_prestige%
• %knbffa_kdr%
• %knbffa_coins%
• %knbffa_prestige_display%
• %knbffa_prestige_next_display%
• %knbffa_prestige_next_required_elo%
• %knbffa_prestige_remaining_elo%
• %knbffa_top_<stat>_<pos>%
• %knbffa_top_<stat>_<pos>_name%
• %knbffa_top_<stat>_<pos>_vlaue%
• <stat> - kills, deaths, elo, coins, prestige

Storage Options
Choose your preferred storage type in config:

• YAML (simple local files)
• MySQL / MariaDB (recommended for networks)

Tables auto-create on startup.

⚙️ Requirements

• Paper / Purpur 1.21+ recommended
• Java 21
• (Optional) Vault for economy provider
• (Optional) PlaceholderAPI for placeholders

Commands (example)

• /knbffa help - lists of all commands

Permissions

• Admin permissions for map editing / reload / events

✅ Why this plugin?

• Modern, clean architecture (managers, listeners, storage abstraction)
• Great performance (HikariCP for MySQL)
• Designed for competitive KB gameplay
• Very configurable, no hardcoded limitations
• Perfect for small servers and networks

Support
If you need help setting it up or customizing gadgets/perks, feel free to contact me our discord - https://discord.gg/YXm26egK6g