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GauntletBot

This Project Adds Pvp Bots For Scripted Smp's

PluginsFree1.21
by Heaxery · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

GauntletBot is a plugin for Paper / Spigot servers, made by Heaxery. This Project Adds Pvp Bots For Scripted Smp's.

It supports Minecraft 1.21. It has been downloaded 3 times on Modrinth. That puts it at #92 of the 107 minigame plugins listed here. The last update came out on Nov 11, 2026.

Supported versions

1.21

Release history

GauntletBot has had 2 releases on Modrinth since Nov 10, 2026. 2 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 0.2.0, released on Nov 11, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21 – 1.21.11. It runs on Paper. The download is 38 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
0.2.0Nov 11, 20261.21 – 1.21.11Beta
0.1.0Nov 10, 20261.21 – 1.21.11Alpha

Commands

The commands named on the Modrinth page of GauntletBot:

/pvpbot/gauntlet/pb
Description from the author on Modrinth

Configurable PvP sparring bots for Paper. Practice sword, mace and SMP combat against bots with critical hits, combos and adjustable difficulty, all controlled from an in-game menu.# GauntletBot

GauntletBot adds configurable PvP sparring bots to your Paper server. Spawn opponents, pick a combat style, set the difficulty, and practice your fighting skills, all from a clean in-game menu.

Features

  • Three combat styles
  • Sword PvP: classic sword fighting with critical hits and combos
  • Mace PvP: bots launch themselves into the air and smash down on you, with damage scaling by fall height
  • SMP PvP: sword bots that pop totems and eat golden apples when low on health
  • Four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert. Difficulty changes accuracy, attack speed, movement speed and critical hit chance.
  • Critical hits: bots jump and land falling hits for bonus damage.
  • Combos: bots chain hits and reduce knockback to keep you in range.
  • Random names: every bot gets a random player-style name.
  • In-game settings menu: change everything without editing files.
  • Per-player settings: each player has their own settings, and changes apply to their bots instantly.

Commands

Command · Description
/pvpbot settings · Opens the settings menu
/pvpbot spawn [amount] · Spawns bots (up to 10 at a time)
/pvpbot clear · Removes your bots

Aliases: /gauntlet, /pb

Permissions

Permission · Description · Default
gauntlet.use · Allows using all Gauntlet commands · OP

Installation

  1. Use Paper 1.21.11 (other server software is not supported).
  2. Drop Gauntlet.jar into your server's plugins folder.
  3. Restart the server.
  4. Run /pvpbot settings in-game.

No other plugins or dependencies required.

Notes

  • Bots are best used on flat, open ground. Their pathfinding is simple and they may struggle with complex terrain.
  • Bots use the default skin and are removed when the server stops.
  • This is an early version. Bug reports and feedback are welcome!

Written by Heaxery. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install GauntletBot

  1. Make sure your server runs Paper and Spigot on Minecraft 1.21.

  2. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the plugins folder of your server.

  3. Restart the server. Avoid /reload, many plugins do not handle it well.

  4. Type /plugins in the console: GauntletBot should be listed in green. Its config files are created in the plugins folder on the first start.

Full guide: How to install plugins on a Minecraft server

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21
Runs on
Paper, Spigot
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 14, 2026)

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Questions

Does GauntletBot work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is GauntletBot free?

Yes. GauntletBot is free to download from Modrinth.

Which server software does GauntletBot run on?

GauntletBot runs on Paper and Spigot servers.

Is GauntletBot still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

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