⭐ BetterDragon: Counter Attacks & Abilities ✔️ -----
Handle dragon respawn, crs, advanced rewards, statue and more.- Dragon will now scan nearby players and cast a skill every 10 seconds.
- Changed some abilities, block_damage was removed and fireball and dragon_fireball was added.
- Improvements in statue handling
- Added the kills leaderboard, added the /dragon set_top and get_top commands
Re-added the bossbar system when you are using the entity mode!
Added new placeholder %dragon_kills%
Added an option to change the exp dropped by the dragon.
Added a new command to add customs end crsytals when the dragon respawn. >> /dragon add_crystal
Removed drop and egg chance, were moved to custom_drops
Reworked the reward system: now you can reward the player who killed the dragon, the player who dealt the most damage, and all the players who fought.
Added new placeholder %dragon_kills%
Added an option to change the exp dropped by the dragon.
Added a new command to add customs end crsytals when the dragon respawn. >> /dragon add_crystal
Removed drop and egg chance, were moved to custom_drops
Reworked the reward system: now you can reward the player who killed the dragon, the player who dealt the most damage, and all the players who fought.
Code (Text):
rewards:
who_killed_dragon:
1:
chance: 1.0
broadcast_text: ""
drops:
- ENDER_EYE
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 100
- give %player% diamond 4
2:
chance: 0.50
broadcast_text: ""
drops:
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 100
- give %player% emerald 4
top_damager:
1:
chance: 1.0
broadcast_text: ""
drops:
- ENDER_EYE
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 50
- give %player% diamond 1
all_damagers:
1:
chance: 1.0
broadcast_text: ""
drops:
- ENDER_EYE
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 10
who_killed_dragon:
1:
chance: 1.0
broadcast_text: ""
drops:
- ENDER_EYE
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 100
- give %player% diamond 4
2:
chance: 0.50
broadcast_text: ""
drops:
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 100
- give %player% emerald 4
top_damager:
1:
chance: 1.0
broadcast_text: ""
drops:
- ENDER_EYE
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 50
- give %player% diamond 1
all_damagers:
1:
chance: 1.0
broadcast_text: ""
drops:
- ENDER_EYE
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 10
Please, read with caution before updating to this version.
Now (by default) the dragon respawn will be as a player respawns a dragon with ender crystals, that means that, a new Dragon Battle will start, where: the crystals will be restored and portal will be created before its death.
So, a new option was added as follows
If you are using paper and are using the entity mode, you should disable scan_for_legacy_ender_dragon on paper.yml
This plugins is designed to run on a survival server, so we always prioritize that
The dragon properties has been moved to config.yml
New types of rewards were added: Custom Drops, so a new command was created for it > /dragon add_custom_drop
New command added: /dragon test_rewards
Now (by default) the dragon respawn will be as a player respawns a dragon with ender crystals, that means that, a new Dragon Battle will start, where: the crystals will be restored and portal will be created before its death.
So, a new option was added as follows
Code (Text):
respawn:
enable: true
mode: default # default or entity
#default: The dragon will respawn as though a player has placed 4 end crystals on the portal.
#entity: Only a dragon entity will be spawned, no boss bar will be displayed, end crystals will not be restored and portals not will be created.
cooldown: 1440
enable: true
mode: default # default or entity
#default: The dragon will respawn as though a player has placed 4 end crystals on the portal.
#entity: Only a dragon entity will be spawned, no boss bar will be displayed, end crystals will not be restored and portals not will be created.
cooldown: 1440
This plugins is designed to run on a survival server, so we always prioritize that
The dragon properties has been moved to config.yml
New types of rewards were added: Custom Drops, so a new command was created for it > /dragon add_custom_drop
Code (Text):
custom_drops:
'1737159193811':
item:
==: org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack
v: 4189
type: BOW
chance: 0.5
broadcast_text: 'Something special has been dropped'
'1737159193811':
item:
==: org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack
v: 4189
type: BOW
chance: 0.5
broadcast_text: 'Something special has been dropped'
Now you can full modify the abilities and create new ones!
Example:
Example:
Code (Text):
abilities:
lightning:
chance: 0.3
super_lightning: true
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7You cant against my power"
#commands:
#- maybe a espetacular command?
dodge:
chance: 1.0
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7You failed, you are worth nothing"
block_damage: true
sounds:
- ITEM_SHIELD_BLOCK
impulse:
chance: 0.3
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7Agggggrhh"
knockback_power: 3
damage_player: 10
sounds:
- ENTITY_ENDER_DRAGON_GROWL
- ENTITY_PLAYER_ATTACK_SWEEP
explosion:
chance: 0.3
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7Dieeeeee!!"
make_explosion: true
sounds:
- ENTITY_ENDER_DRAGON_GROWL
ender_attack:
chance: 0.15
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7Attack endermans!!"
ender_attack: true
sounds:
- ENTITY_ENDER_DRAGON_GROWL
effects:
- BLINDNESS:60:0
custom1: # Why not create your own ability?
# You can add any config type here only chance is required
chance: 0.0
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7Custom message"
commands:
- eco add %player% 1
- give %player% arrow 1
#-any awesome command
sounds:
- ENTITY_ENDER_DRAGON_GROWL
block_damage: true
knockback_power: 3
damage_player: 10
create_explosion: true
super_lightning: true
ender_attack: true
effects:
- NAUSEA:60:0
lightning:
chance: 0.3
super_lightning: true
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7You cant against my power"
#commands:
#- maybe a espetacular command?
dodge:
chance: 1.0
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7You failed, you are worth nothing"
block_damage: true
sounds:
- ITEM_SHIELD_BLOCK
impulse:
chance: 0.3
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7Agggggrhh"
knockback_power: 3
damage_player: 10
sounds:
- ENTITY_ENDER_DRAGON_GROWL
- ENTITY_PLAYER_ATTACK_SWEEP
explosion:
chance: 0.3
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7Dieeeeee!!"
make_explosion: true
sounds:
- ENTITY_ENDER_DRAGON_GROWL
ender_attack:
chance: 0.15
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7Attack endermans!!"
ender_attack: true
sounds:
- ENTITY_ENDER_DRAGON_GROWL
effects:
- BLINDNESS:60:0
custom1: # Why not create your own ability?
# You can add any config type here only chance is required
chance: 0.0
msg_to_player: "&5Dragon: &7Custom message"
commands:
- eco add %player% 1
- give %player% arrow 1
#-any awesome command
sounds:
- ENTITY_ENDER_DRAGON_GROWL
block_damage: true
knockback_power: 3
damage_player: 10
create_explosion: true
super_lightning: true
ender_attack: true
effects:
- NAUSEA:60:0
A full re-build of the plugin has been made. Updated to 1.21.
Now it has better performance and smoother options.
Some commands and permissions have changed. Please see the homepage to view the new config.
Citizens and SendToDiscord are no longer supported for now.They will be added soon.
The schedule options by days have been temporarily removed.
The statue is now linked to the dragon killer.
Each skill has been slightly improved.
I can share the source code of this version.
A new Discord support server has been added.
Please, if you have some ideas or troubles, contact us.
Now it has better performance and smoother options.
Some commands and permissions have changed. Please see the homepage to view the new config.
Citizens and SendToDiscord are no longer supported for now.They will be added soon.
The schedule options by days have been temporarily removed.
The statue is now linked to the dragon killer.
Each skill has been slightly improved.
I can share the source code of this version.
A new Discord support server has been added.
Please, if you have some ideas or troubles, contact us.
Fixed the errors about hardcore mode and bossbar.
The hardcore mode is now more customizable
hardcore_mode:
enable: true
at_percentage: 20.0 #At what percentage of life the dragon will activate its fury
title: "&5Hardcore! The dragon is fury!"
spawn_endermans: true
strike_lightning: true
launck_fireball: true
launck_dragon_fireball: true
The hardcore mode is now more customizable
Code (Text):
hardcore_mode:
enable: true
at_percentage: 20.0 #At what percentage of life the dragon will activate its fury
title: "&5Hardcore! The dragon is fury!"
spawn_endermans: true
strike_lightning: true
launck_fireball: true
launck_dragon_fireball: true
Added a new option to multiply all the damage that the dragon does.
Added a new option do show the percentage of life of dragon in the bossbar
Added a new hardcore mode.
Please backup and reset your config of update it, you can see it on the main post.
Added a new option do show the percentage of life of dragon in the bossbar
Added a new hardcore mode.
Please backup and reset your config of update it, you can see it on the main post.
Added a schedule modes. Now you can change how dragon will spawn. By a cooldown or by days.
The respawn config on your config.yml should be like this. Please update or reset it.
* Changed the way abount how te plugin read the respawn location, You must setup it again.
* Fixed a issue about nullpointerexception at EntityDeathEvent
The respawn config on your config.yml should be like this. Please update or reset it.
Code (Text):
#Enable the respawn of the dragon
respawn:
enable: true
#Change chedule mode, between cooldown and custom
schedule:
mode: cooldown
cooldown:
time: 86400 # In seconds: 86400 = 1 Day
custom:
friday:
time: 20:00:00
#saturday:
#time: 21:00:00
respawn:
enable: true
#Change chedule mode, between cooldown and custom
schedule:
mode: cooldown
cooldown:
time: 86400 # In seconds: 86400 = 1 Day
custom:
friday:
time: 20:00:00
#saturday:
#time: 21:00:00
* Fixed a issue about nullpointerexception at EntityDeathEvent
Added a new debug command /dragon debug
Fixed a issue about cooldown placeholder
Added a new boolean options:
* disable_endcrystal_onbedrock: true
Removed the old one to disable end crystals in worlds
So, the msg was changed to "&cYou cant place end crystal on bedrock."
Fixed a issue about cooldown placeholder
Added a new boolean options:
* disable_endcrystal_onbedrock: true
Removed the old one to disable end crystals in worlds
So, the msg was changed to "&cYou cant place end crystal on bedrock."
This plugin has been moved to a Maven proyect.
Added support for citizens and added a new command /dragon npc. It is linked, to the dragon slayer
Added support for citizens and added a new command /dragon npc. It is linked, to the dragon slayer
Fixed a small console and leadeboard issue
* Now the impulse hability cause damage to the player
* Improve the lightning and dodge hability
Added a new option to multiply all the damage that the dragon does
dragon:
name: "& 5Ender Dragon"
health: 400.0
dmg_multiply: 3 # 1 to disable
* Improve the lightning and dodge hability
Added a new option to multiply all the damage that the dragon does
dragon:
name: "& 5Ender Dragon"
health: 400.0
dmg_multiply: 3 # 1 to disable
Fixed a lag issue about PlayerMoveEvent relative to the dynamic bossbar
* Fixed a null pointer exception with leadeboards
* Fixed the betterdragon aliase for the dragon command
* Fixed the betterdragon aliase for the dragon command
Fixed a issue about leaderboard configs
Now the console can spawn the dragon
Now the console can spawn the dragon
I uploaded the previous file wrong, sorry.
Now the placeholdersfor for the top are:
%dragon_top_1% to %dragon_top_20%
You can modifiy how it looks like.
You config should be automatically updated.
leaderboard:
prefix: '&c'
suffix: ' &7kills'
separator: ' &7> &e'
%dragon_top_1% to %dragon_top_20%
You can modifiy how it looks like.
You config should be automatically updated.
leaderboard:
prefix: '&c'
suffix: ' &7kills'
separator: ' &7> &e'
Fixed a wrong message.
Added an option to disable the bossbar when you are too far of the dragon:
max_distance_to_show_bossbar: 255 (Default)
* You config shuould be automatically update now.
Added the others top placeholders
You can use the top 1 to the top 20
Please if you have issues, join to discord. If you like this plugin, leave a positive review (thanks)
max_distance_to_show_bossbar: 255 (Default)
* You config shuould be automatically update now.
Added the others top placeholders
You can use the top 1 to the top 20
Please if you have issues, join to discord. If you like this plugin, leave a positive review (thanks)
Added a new ability:
Ender attack
Added an option the change the color of the BossBar Possible colors
Added discord integracion, see the main post
So many code changes, if you found a bug please report it on discord, thanks.
Please, restart or edit your config
Added an option the change the color of the BossBar Possible colors
Added discord integracion, see the main post
So many code changes, if you found a bug please report it on discord, thanks.
Please, restart or edit your config
Code (Text):
options:
bossbar_color: GREEN # https://hub.spigotmc.org/javadocs/spigot/org/bukkit/boss/BarColor.html
namevisible: true
...
abilities:
counter_attacks:
lightning:
chance: 0.30
msg: "&5Dragon: &7You cant against my power"
dodge:
chance: 0.30
msg: "&5Dragon: &7You failed, your arrows are worth nothing"
impulse:
chance: 0.30
msg: "&5Dragon: &7Agggggrhh"
explosion:
chance: 0.30
msg: "&5Dragon: &7Dieeeeee!!"
ender_attack:
chance: 0.15
msg: "&5Dragon: &7Attack endermans!!"
radius: 20
bossbar_color: GREEN # https://hub.spigotmc.org/javadocs/spigot/org/bukkit/boss/BarColor.html
namevisible: true
...
abilities:
counter_attacks:
lightning:
chance: 0.30
msg: "&5Dragon: &7You cant against my power"
dodge:
chance: 0.30
msg: "&5Dragon: &7You failed, your arrows are worth nothing"
impulse:
chance: 0.30
msg: "&5Dragon: &7Agggggrhh"
explosion:
chance: 0.30
msg: "&5Dragon: &7Dieeeeee!!"
ender_attack:
chance: 0.15
msg: "&5Dragon: &7Attack endermans!!"
radius: 20
There are a two new options
dragon_damage_enderman: false
enderman_target_dragon: false
if you don't add it to the config, the default values will be loaded, false in this cases
dragon_damage_enderman: false
enderman_target_dragon: false
if you don't add it to the config, the default values will be loaded, false in this cases
Fixed an issue about the dodge ability
* Check you config and remove the "d" from dodged
* Check you config and remove the "d" from dodged
- The plugin has now a new reward system, please, modify your config or reset it.
Code (Text):
drops:
egg: 0.15 #chance to drop = 15%
head: 0.15
rewards:
1:
chance: 1.0
text: "" # Message to broadcast
drops:
- ENDER_EYE
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 100
- give %player% diamond 4
2:
chance: 0.50 #Example: 50%
text: ""
drops:
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 100
- give %player% emerald 4
3:
chance: 0.0
text: "Example: 0%"
drops:
- DIAMOND
egg: 0.15 #chance to drop = 15%
head: 0.15
rewards:
1:
chance: 1.0
text: "" # Message to broadcast
drops:
- ENDER_EYE
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 100
- give %player% diamond 4
2:
chance: 0.50 #Example: 50%
text: ""
drops:
- BONE
commands:
- eco give %player% 100
- give %player% emerald 4
3:
chance: 0.0
text: "Example: 0%"
drops:
- DIAMOND
- Fixed some errores and many code changes
- Removed the command /dragon placeholders
- Added tabcompleter for the commands
- Added bStats
- Added a new check if the chunk of the respawnlocation is loaded
* Added a new message when you use /dragon setstatue
* Changed the messages when you use /dragon reload and /dragon setspawn
Important
* The respawn location was moved to data.yml instead of config.yml. This allow us no need to restart the server when you use/change the /dragon setspawn or edit the config.
So add it to your data.yml or remove/restart your data file and set again the spawn location.
dragonskiller: none
dragon_id:
deathtime: 0
respawn:
location:
world: world_the_end
x: 0
y: 100
z: 0
* Changed the messages when you use /dragon reload and /dragon setspawn
Important
* The respawn location was moved to data.yml instead of config.yml. This allow us no need to restart the server when you use/change the /dragon setspawn or edit the config.
So add it to your data.yml or remove/restart your data file and set again the spawn location.
Code (Text):
dragonskiller: none
dragon_id:
deathtime: 0
respawn:
location:
world: world_the_end
x: 0
y: 100
z: 0
Added a kill dragon count
So, new placeholderes
%dragon_kills%
and.. for the moment, just the top 1
%dragon_top_name_1%
%dragon_tp`_value_1%
No config changes, the data will be saved in data.yml
So, new placeholderes
%dragon_kills%
and.. for the moment, just the top 1
%dragon_top_name_1%
%dragon_tp`_value_1%
No config changes, the data will be saved in data.yml
* Fixed a issue about double bossbar in the first running of the plugin
* Added a replacement of the placeholders for when the dragon was alive (showing the time in negative) %dragon_cooldown%
You must edit your config.yml - Options path
options:
namevisible: true
# Can players place end crystal to respawn dragon?
endcrystal:
disable_worlds:
- world_the_end
# variable of time %t: Example: "%h hours %m min and %s seconds."
placeholders:
timeformat: "%hhs %mmin and %sseg.."
no_dragon_last: "&fNo dragon was killed"
negative_dragon_cooldown: "&fThe dragon is alive"
* Added a replacement of the placeholders for when the dragon was alive (showing the time in negative) %dragon_cooldown%
You must edit your config.yml - Options path
Code (Text):
options:
namevisible: true
# Can players place end crystal to respawn dragon?
endcrystal:
disable_worlds:
- world_the_end
# variable of time %t: Example: "%h hours %m min and %s seconds."
placeholders:
timeformat: "%hhs %mmin and %sseg.."
no_dragon_last: "&fNo dragon was killed"
negative_dragon_cooldown: "&fThe dragon is alive"
Important:
A new file has been created to save data, which allows fixing certain errors, therefore the configuration by default has been modified, you must reset it, make a backup, delete the config.yml and restart your server
* Added a new temporary feature to add a drop items with chance
* Added a new boolean option to disable the automatic respawn
A new file has been created to save data, which allows fixing certain errors, therefore the configuration by default has been modified, you must reset it, make a backup, delete the config.yml and restart your server
* Added a new temporary feature to add a drop items with chance
* Added a new boolean option to disable the automatic respawn
The dragon could now be spawned in the overworld with no errors, please notice me if you found something.
* Added a new command /dragon tp, to go to a live dragon
The chance for drops will be added this weekend
* Added a new command /dragon tp, to go to a live dragon
The chance for drops will be added this weekend
Fixed another issue about double bossbar
* Added the id of the dragon - you should not change it
* Added drop options to the rewards
Important
You must edit the config
The rewards path have to be:
rewards:
drop:
egg: 0.15 #chance to drop
head: 0.15
items:
- BONE
- ENDER_EYE
# - another items
commands:
forced:
- experience add %player% 10 levels
# - another forced commands
randoms:
- eco give %player% 1000
# - another random commands
[/COLOR]
Remember that you can see the default config on the main post
If you have any problems or error, please contact me on discord
* Added the id of the dragon - you should not change it
* Added drop options to the rewards
Important
You must edit the config
The rewards path have to be:
Code (Text):
rewards:
drop:
egg: 0.15 #chance to drop
head: 0.15
items:
- BONE
- ENDER_EYE
# - another items
commands:
forced:
- experience add %player% 10 levels
# - another forced commands
randoms:
- eco give %player% 1000
# - another random commands
[/COLOR]
Remember that you can see the default config on the main post
If you have any problems or error, please contact me on discord
Updated to spigot 1.16.4
Fixed a double bossbar when the dragon spawns for natural or ender cyrstal reasons
Fixed a double bossbar when the dragon spawns for natural or ender cyrstal reasons
Atention: You must modify your config.
Forced Rewards Commands Added
The rewards section has to be:
Forced Rewards Commands Added
The rewards section has to be:
Code (Text):
rewards:
drop:
egg: 0.15
head: 0.15
commands:
forced:
- experience add %player% 10 levels
randoms:
- eco give %player% 1000
# - another random commands[/COLOR]
drop:
egg: 0.15
head: 0.15
commands:
forced:
- experience add %player% 10 levels
randoms:
- eco give %player% 1000
# - another random commands[/COLOR]
Removed that the config was getting saved on disable or shutdown the server, please note that reload the plugin with plugman can break it.
Added a Statue as Custom Armor Stand, this is not linked with the dragon killer, are just to decoration, maybe it can be added in the future.
Using /dragon setstatue
This is a the default config example whit PlaceHolder Api, it can be very customizable.
![[IMG]](/proxy/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ibb.co%2FQ9GbTqR%2F2020-08-03-18-14-23.png)
Important: To udpdate the config you need reset or:
statue:
baseplate: false
gravity: false
small: false
customname: false
name: "Name"
chestplate: DIAMOND_CHESTPLATE
boots: DIAMOND_BOOTS
leggings: DIAMOND_LEGGINGS
mainhand: DIAMOND_SWORD
offhand: DRAGON_HEAD
# You can get the textures from here https://minecraft-heads.com/custom-heads
head_texture: "eyJ0ZXh0dXJlcyI6eyJTS0lOIjp7InVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly90ZXh0dXJlcy5taW5lY3JhZnQubmV0L3RleHR1cmUvNzlmZGI0MzRiZjFlN2Y2NzNjNzk1MWFlNGM5NDAyOGRlMzZkY2E3N2ZiODkzMTUwOGIwOGM0NmE2ZGNhMGY2YiJ9fX0="
# To create more custom ArmorStand o modify this one, use https://haselkern.com/Minecraft-ArmorStand/
leftarm:
x: 278
y: 338
z: 0
rightarm:
x: 290
y: 338
z: 100
rightleg:
x: 10
y: 0
z: 10
leftleg:
x: 338
y: 0
z: 345
head:
x: 10
y: 350
z: 0
Added a Statue as Custom Armor Stand, this is not linked with the dragon killer, are just to decoration, maybe it can be added in the future.
Using /dragon setstatue
This is a the default config example whit PlaceHolder Api, it can be very customizable.
Important: To udpdate the config you need reset or:
- Stop the server
- Add the new paths
- Startup again
Code (Text):
statue:
baseplate: false
gravity: false
small: false
customname: false
name: "Name"
chestplate: DIAMOND_CHESTPLATE
boots: DIAMOND_BOOTS
leggings: DIAMOND_LEGGINGS
mainhand: DIAMOND_SWORD
offhand: DRAGON_HEAD
# You can get the textures from here https://minecraft-heads.com/custom-heads
head_texture: "eyJ0ZXh0dXJlcyI6eyJTS0lOIjp7InVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly90ZXh0dXJlcy5taW5lY3JhZnQubmV0L3RleHR1cmUvNzlmZGI0MzRiZjFlN2Y2NzNjNzk1MWFlNGM5NDAyOGRlMzZkY2E3N2ZiODkzMTUwOGIwOGM0NmE2ZGNhMGY2YiJ9fX0="
# To create more custom ArmorStand o modify this one, use https://haselkern.com/Minecraft-ArmorStand/
leftarm:
x: 278
y: 338
z: 0
rightarm:
x: 290
y: 338
z: 100
rightleg:
x: 10
y: 0
z: 10
leftleg:
x: 338
y: 0
z: 345
head:
x: 10
y: 350
z: 0
Fixed a bug relative to the config.
Please if you have any error contact me on discord
Please if you have any error contact me on discord
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Jul 30, 2020
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Mar 27, 2025
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