What is SaberFaction Power Vampirism?

Transform your faction server's PvP experience with SaberFaction Power Vampirism! This powerful plugin adds a strategic power stealing mechanic where players can absorb power from their victims based on faction relations. Make every kill meaningful, every battle strategic, and every faction stronger through conquest!

Perfect for competitive faction servers looking to add depth and strategy to their PvP system!


Key Features

⚔️ Advanced Power Stealing System

• Steal power from killed players during PvP combat
• Relation-based mechanics - steal more from enemies, less from neutrals
• Smart cooldown system prevents abuse while maintaining balance
• Configurable power limits and minimum victim requirements
• Territory requirements (optional) for realistic faction warfare

Complete Faction Relation Support

• 5 Relation Types: Same Faction, Ally, Truce, Neutral, Enemy
• Independent settings for each relation type
• Realistic faction dynamics - protect allies, punish enemies
• Highly customizable theft percentages and rules

Multi-Language System

• 4 Languages Included: English, French, German, Spanish
• Player-specific preferences - each player chooses their language
• Easy translation system - add more languages with YAML files
• Automatic fallback to default language if translation missing

Advanced Statistics & Monitoring

• Player statistics: Track steals, power stolen, averages per player
• Performance metrics: Cache usage, memory optimization
• Admin tools: Debug commands, system monitoring, reload functionality
• Detailed logging: Complete audit trail of all power transfers

⚙️ Powerful Configuration System

• Relation-based parameters: Different settings for each faction relation
• Flexible cooldowns: Per-relation timers (disable with -1)
• Conditional stealing: Optional weapon and territory requirements
• Permission system: Fine-grained control with immunity options

How It Works

Basic Mechanics

1. Player A kills Player B in PvP combat
2. System checks faction relations between killer and victim
3. Power is calculated based on relation-specific settings
4. Cooldown is applied to prevent spam (configurable per relation)
5. Power is transferred from victim to killer
6. Statistics are updated and cached for performance

Example Scenarios

• Enemy vs Enemy: Steal 50% of lost power, 5-minute cooldown
• Neutral vs Neutral: Steal 25% of lost power, 10-minute cooldown
• Ally vs Ally: Steal 0% (disabled), no cooldown needed
• Same Faction: Configurable - typically disabled for balance

Installation & Setup

Requirements

• Minecraft Server: 1.20+ (Spigot/Paper recommended)
• SaberFactions: Version 4.1.6 or higher
• Java: Version 17 or higher

Quick Installation

1. Download the latest release from SpigotMC
2. Place the JAR file in your /plugins/ folder
3. Restart your server to generate configuration files
4. Configure settings in /plugins/SaberFaction-Vampirism/config.yml
5. Set permissions for your players and staff
6. Enjoy enhanced faction PvP!

️ Configuration Examples

Basic Relation Settings
Multi-Language Messages

Commands & Permissions

Player Commands

Command	Description
/powervamp info	View your vampirism statistics
/powervamp lang <language>	Change your language preference
/powervamp relations	View current relation settings

Admin Commands

Command	Description
/powervamp reload	Reload configuration and language files
/powervamp cache	View cache statistics and management
/powervamp debug <player>	Debug player's vampirism data

Permissions

Permission	Description	Default
powervamp.use	Basic plugin usage	true
powervamp.steal	Ability to steal power from others	true
powervamp.immune	Immunity from power theft	false
powervamp.admin	Access to admin commands	op
powervamp.debug	Access to debug information	op

Statistics & Analytics

Player Statistics

• Total Steals: Number of successful power thefts
• Power Stolen: Total amount of power absorbed
• Average per Steal: Efficiency of power theft
• Last Steal: Timestamp of most recent theft

Server Analytics

• Cache Performance: Memory usage and hit rates
• Relation Distribution: Popular relation types for theft
• Activity Metrics: Peak usage times and patterns

Why Choose SaberFaction Power Vampirism?

For Server Owners

• Increased Engagement: Players fight more strategically
• Balanced Gameplay: Configurable to match your server style
• International Support: Welcome players from around the world
• Performance Optimized: Efficient caching and async operations
• Easy Management: Comprehensive admin tools and monitoring

For Players

• Strategic PvP: Every kill becomes more meaningful
• Personal Progress: Track your vampirism statistics
• Language Choice: Play in your preferred language
• Fair Balance: Smart cooldowns prevent abuse
• Faction Dynamics: Realistic relation-based mechanics

Technical Details

Performance Features

• Efficient Caching: Player data cached for optimal performance
• Asynchronous Operations: Database saves don't block gameplay
• Memory Management: Automatic cleanup and optimization
• Smart Loading: Data loaded on-demand to reduce startup time

Compatibility

• SaberFactions Integration: Deep integration with faction relations
• Plugin Conflicts: Designed to work alongside other faction plugins
• Version Support: Regular updates for new Minecraft versions
• Legacy Support: Maintains compatibility with older configurations

Support & Community

Getting Help

• Documentation: Comprehensive guides and examples included
• FAQ: Common questions and solutions provided
• Issue Tracking: Report bugs and request features
• Community: Active discussion and support

Contributing

• Translations: Help translate the plugin to more languages
• Testing: Join beta testing for new features
• Feedback: Share your ideas and suggestions
• Development: Contribute code improvements

Version History

v1.0.0 - Initial Release

• Complete power vampirism system
• Multi-language support (EN/FR/DE/ES)
• Advanced relation-based configuration
• Player statistics and admin tools

Transform your faction server today with SaberFaction Power Vampirism!
Every kill matters. Every battle counts. Every faction grows stronger.