FAQ

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

FAQ

What server software and Java version are required?

Paper 26.1+ with Java 25+. Paper 1.21.x with Java 21+ also works. Spigot 1.21.x is supported (secondary). Folia is not supported.


I cannot join while editing an arena

Finish or cancel the wand session: /sar wand done or /sar wand cancel.


"FFA disabled" or cannot join a large room

Set features.modes.ffa.multiplayer-enabled: true in config.yml, or use the room for duels only (max 2 players).


Arena does not reset after a match

Install WorldEdit or FAWE. Enable destructible on the room and check worldedit.auto-restore: true.


Duel wager did not work

  • Install Vault and an economy plugin
  • Set duel.wagers.enabled: true
  • Wager must be positive and under max-amount

Stats GUI does not open

All must be true:

  • gui.enabled in config.yml
  • features.stats.gui-enabled: true
  • settings.enabled in gui.yml

Otherwise /sar stats prints chat stats.


Commands blocked during a match

Normal players can only use /sar while in a game. Admins with soapsarena.admin are exempt.


Invalid arena name

Names must be 3-24 characters: letters, numbers, underscore, hyphen only.


Ranked rating placeholder is empty

features.ranked.enabled is false by default. Ranked queue is reserved for a later release; the placeholder fills when ranked is enabled.

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