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A Paper plugin that locks player souls on death and revives them when their head is placed.
๐ SoulLock โ Death is not the end...
When a player dies, their soul is trapped inside their head. They cannot returnโฆ unless someone places it back.
Will your friends save you โ or leave you behind?
๐ฎ What is SoulLock?
SoulLock is a Paper plugin (1.21+) that transforms Minecraftโs death system into a revival-based mechanic.
Instead of respawning normally:
- ๐ Players become soul-locked
- ๐ชฆ Their head drops at death location
- โก They can only return when someone places their head
โจ Features
๐ Soul Lock System
- Player dies โ soul is locked
- Real player head drops (with skin)
- Only one active head per player
- Fully persistent (survives restarts)
๐ป Locked Player Behavior
Locked players are restricted until revived:
- Cannot break or place blocks
- Cannot use items
- Cannot interact with entities
Join behavior:
- ๐๏ธ Spectator mode (default)
- ๐ซ Kick mode (configurable)
โก Revival System
When a player head is placed:
- ๐ Automatically detects the player
- ๐ Instantly unlocks their soul
- ๐ฉ Message: "Your soul has been restored! โจ"
If the player is online:
- Teleported to revival location
- Restored to SURVIVAL mode
- Spawn point updated
Effects:
- โก Lightning strike (optional)
- ๐ Particle effects (optional)
- ๐ The head disappears after placement
๐ค Why SoulLock?
- ๐ง Adds strategy to survival gameplay
- ๐ค Encourages teamwork and cooperation
- โ๏ธ Makes PvP more intense
- ๐งญ Turns death into a mission
โ๏ธ Configuration
revive-mode: SPECTATOR
lightning-effect: true
particle-effect: true
prevent-head-despawn: true
๐ ๏ธ Installation
- Download the plugin
.jar - Place it in
/plugins/ - Start your server
- Edit
/plugins/SoulLock/config.yml
Requirements:
- Paper 1.21+
- Java 21+
๐ฌ Commands
Admin Commands
/soullockadmin unlock <player|uuid>
Permission: soullock.admin
๐ Data Storage
- Stored in
/plugins/SoulLock/data.yml - Automatically saved
- Persistent across restarts
๐ฏ Perfect For
- ๐ฐ Survival servers
- ๐ Hardcore gameplay
- โ๏ธ PvP challenges
- ๐ญ Roleplay servers
๐ฆ Version Info
- Version: 1.0
- Minecraft: 1.21+
- Platform: Paper
๐ธ Screenshots

๐ Made by Slimeey Studios
Enjoy the soul-locking experience โจ
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