EligiusNametag
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- 🏆 #198 of 333 adventure mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
<div align="center"> <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Eligiusmc/EligiusNametag/master/docs-site/src/public/assets/readme.png" alt="EligiusNametag Logo" width="100%" /> # ⚡ EligiusNametag **The ultimate, zero-lag holographic nametag plugin for modern servers.** (https://img.shields.io/badge/Bukkit_|_Spigot_|_Paper_|_Purpur-1.21+-333333?style=flat-square&logo=paper)](https://papermc.io/) (https://img.shields.io/badge/Folia-Compatible-ff5e00?style=flat-square&logo=fastapi)](https://papermc.io/software/folia) (https://img.shields.io/badge/Java-21_LTS-007396?style=flat-square&logo=openjdk)](https://adoptium.net/) </div> --- ## 🛑 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! `<gradient:blue:aqua>Admin</gradient>`. * **Global Animation Engine:** Add moving frames with `<anim:rainbow>` or `<anim:pulse>` 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 `<anim:rainbow>` 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. <div align="center"> (https://img.shields.io/badge/Read_The_Official_Wiki-blueviolet?style=for-the-badge&logo=gitbook)](https://eligiusmc.github.io/EligiusNametag/) (https://img.shields.io/badge/Report_An_Issue-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=github)](https://github.com/Eligiusmc/EligiusNametag/issues) (https://img.shields.io/badge/Join_Our_Discord-5865F2?style=for-the-badge&logo=discord)](https://discord.gg/K9XxWvwp2w) </div> --- **Requirements:** Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur or Folia (1.21 - 26.1.2+) running Java 21 LTS. No third-party APIs required!

# ⚡ EligiusNametag The ultimate, zero-lag holographic nametag plugin for modern servers.
[!(https://img.shields.io/badge/Bukkit_|_Spigot_|_Paper_|_Purpur-1. 21+-333333?style=flat-square&logo=paper)](https://papermc.io/) [!(https://img.shields.io/badge/Folia-Compatible-ff5e00?style=flat-square&logo=fastapi)](https://papermc.io/software/folia) [!(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! `
### 👑 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 `
## 📚 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.
[!(https://img.shields.io/badge/Read_The_Official_Wiki-blueviolet?style=for-the-badge&logo=gitbook)](https://eligiusmc.github.io/EligiusNametag/) [!(https://img.shields.io/badge/Report_An_Issue-black?style=for-the-badge&logo=github)](https://github.com/Eligiusmc/EligiusNametag/issues) [!(https://img.shields.io/badge/Join_Our_Discord-5865F2?style=for-the-badge&logo=discord)](https://discord.gg/K9XxWvwp2w)
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- Requirements: Bukkit, Spigot, Paper, Purpur or Folia (1. 21 - 26. 1. 2+) running Java 21 LTS. No third-party APIs required!
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Minecraft Plugins
- Author
- makrozai
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Downloads
- 210
- Endorsements
- 3
- Category
- adventure
- Created
- 6/3/2026
- Updated
- 6/3/2026
- Game Versions
- 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4
- Tags
- adventure, management, utility
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which Minecraft Plugins versions does EligiusNametag support?
The author lists 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.
What is the latest version of EligiusNametag?
Version 1.6.0, published 2026-06-03 with 210 downloads recorded at the source.
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