# ⚡ EligiusNametag **The ultimate, zero-lag holographic nametag plugin for modern servers.** [![Paper & Spigot API](https://img.shields.io/badge/Bukkit_|_Spigot_|_Paper_|_Purpur-1.21+-333333?style=flat-square&logo=paper)](https://papermc.io/) [![Folia Compatible](https://img.shields.io/badge/Folia-Compatible-ff5e00?style=flat-square&logo=fastapi)](https://papermc.io/software/folia) [![Java 21](https://img.shields.io/badge/Java-21_LTS-007396?style=flat-square&logo=openjdk)](https://adoptium.net/)

--- ## 🛑 Why another nametag plugin? Most nametag plugins rely on legacy scoreboards (which conflict with your sidebar) or physical armor stands (which destroy your server's TPS). **EligiusNametag** takes a revolutionary approach: It uses **Native `TextDisplay` entities** handled purely by the Paper API. **What does this mean for you?** * 📉 **Zero Server Lag:** No physical entities taking up memory. * 🛡️ **Zero Dependencies:** No fragile ProtocolLib packet injections that break every update. * 🚀 **Future-Proof & Universal:** Runs natively on **Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur, and Folia 1.21 - 26.1.2+** out of the box. --- ## ✨ Features that stand out ### 🎨 Unlimited Creative Freedom * **Infinite Lines:** Add as many lines above or below the player's name as you want. * **MiniMessage & Gradients:** Say goodbye to legacy `&` colors. Enjoy full RGB gradient support! `Admin`. * **Global Animation Engine:** Add moving frames with `` or `` natively without lagging the server. * **ItemsAdder & Oraxen:** Display custom emojis and icons natively right inside the nametag. ### 👑 Hierarchy & Permissions - 👑 **Vault Hierarchy Integration:** Automatically assigns nametag formats based on the user's primary Vault rank (e.g., admin, vip, default). - 🐾 **Holographic Pets:** Tamed wolves, cats, and parrots inherit their owner's rank formatting! - 🖼️ **ItemsAdder Ready:** Fully supports font-images and custom emojis like `:rank_dev:` rendering flawlessly above players' heads. - 🌐 **Global i18n:** In-game messages are completely customizable via language files with hot-swapping support. - 📊 **bStats Integration:** Anonymous usage metrics help guide the plugin's development. Opt-out anytime in your global bStats config. ### ⚡ Enterprise Scalability * **Folia Ready:** Built completely asynchronous. * **Multi-Server Database:** Connect multiple servers using our highly optimized **HikariCP MySQL/MariaDB** adapter, or keep it lightweight with SQLite. * **Redis Pub/Sub Synchronization (NEW):** Instant, zero-polling memory synchronization across your entire proxy network. Toggle a nametag anywhere, and it updates everywhere instantly. --- ## 🚀 What's New in v1.6.0 (The Scale Update) * **Universal 1.21 Compatibility:** Re-engineered the command and rendering engine to support pure Vanilla Spigot alongside Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur & Folia. * **Global Animation Engine:** Added a zero-lag asynchronous ticker that reads animations from `animations/`. Add `` to any rank without a TPS drop! * **Server Diagnostics:** Added `/enametag debug` to monitor TextDisplays active, MSPT latency, and server stats directly in a text file. --- ## 📚 Multi-Language Wiki We believe in accessible documentation. Our Official Wiki is fully translated into **6 languages** (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Russian) so your entire administration team can configure it without friction.

[![Read the Wiki](https://img.shields.io/badge/Read_The_Official_Wiki-blueviolet?style=for-the-badge&logo=gitbook)](https://eligiusmc.github.io/EligiusNametag/) [![Report an Issue](https://img.shields.io/badge/Report_An_Issue-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=github)](https://github.com/Eligiusmc/EligiusNametag/issues) [![Join Discord](https://img.shields.io/badge/Join_Our_Discord-5865F2?style=for-the-badge&logo=discord)](https://discord.gg/8NAW2M7KGq)

--- **Requirements:** Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur or Folia (1.21 - 26.1.2+) running Java 21 LTS. No third-party APIs required!

Published on	June 3, 2026
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EligiusNametag

Release 1.6.0

makrozai released EligiusNametag version 1.6.0 on June 3, 2026

1.6.0 (2026-06-03)

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