EssentialsX for 1.13.2 and all older supported versions is finally here! This release contains mainly bug fixes for 2.16.0; in particular, you can now use EssentialsX in 1.12.2 and below once more!

This release supports Bukkit servers running the following versions: 1.13.2, 1.12.2, 1.11.2, 1.10.2, 1.9.4, and 1.8.8. We do not support 1.7.10, nor do we support old outdated versions like 1.8.3 or 1.13.1 - you should update your server to a supported version.

Important changes since 2.16.0

• The plugin now works on 1.12.2 and below, in case you missed it.
  • You can now spawn in items, use /enchant and create and use kits, just like you always used to!
• Due to an oversight in 2.16.0, items.json did not update when you updated EssentialsX. This has now been fixed for new installs of EssentialsX.
  • You will need to delete plugins/Essentials/items.json when you update EssentialsX to let it create a new items.json.
  • This is recommended: lots of items were missing when 2.16.0 was released and have been added back more recently, but these won't work until you let EssentialsX create the new file.
• Teleportation now loads chunks asynchronously where possible.
  • This fixes teleportation commands slowing down the server.
  • You need to be running Paper for this to have any effect.

Bug fixes

• da89efb: Fix version checks breaking on Minecraft versions without a patch number (like 1.8 or 1.12)
• 694cf7a: Remove 1.13-only code when spawning in items from items.csv
• 97cc3d0: Fix damage potions spawning the wrong type of potion and incorrect wood aliases
• fd01b75: Fix spawning items in by ID and meta on versions below 1.13
• bd8ef2a: Hide warps in tabcomplete when players don't have permission to use them
• 417fe29: Don't send item IDs twice in /itemdb on versions below 1.13
• 4adb669: Add names for spawners for each entity
• 82ede45: Download GeoIP database over HTTPS
• 7948e76: Don't set beds in the Nether or End where they explode
• dd41b10: Don't override the ability to put on skulls
• 727d473: Fix enchantments breaking on versions below 1.13
• d24b061: Don't show SLPE errors when receiving legacy pings
• 7da90b3: Fix item-spawn-blacklist being loaded before the item database and constantly erroring
• b831713: Send proper error when user tries to spawn unspawnable materials as items
• 8272178: Allow [gamemode] signs to switch into spectator mode
• 7325113: Remove outdated permissions handlers
• fb77953: Replace NBSPs with normal spaces in translation files
• aca83bd: Depend on VaultAPI instead of Vault
• 9e73c29: Fix /createkit on 1.12.2 and below
• f214696: Use the Material enum for the Protect and AntiBuild configs
• 3856a69: Use PaperLib to fix teleportation lag
• e72644a: Add mooshroom spawners; add new stone-like aliases
• eafd110: Add aliases for spawner that actually, you know, include the word "spawner"
• 289d34d: Relocate PaperLib in EssentialsXSpawn (but don't include it in the jar)
• 31b98fb: Allow the console to send mail using colour codes
• dde4a36: Attempt searching for users by UUID before giving up
• dda5e4e: Remove locked chest aliases

Translation updates

There are no translation updates in this release. If you want to contribute to translations, we're working on moving translation updates to Crowdin - click the link to visit our translation page.

Special thanks

Once again, big thanks to all our contributors. A special mention also goes to @triagonal and @DoNotSpamPls as well as countless others who have helped fix bugs and provide support. Finally, a big thanks to everyone who has been patient and supported us since the release of 2.16.0 in January.