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Prime Vanilla Points System

Prime Vanilla features a custom Points System that rewards players for PvP kills based on the value of the victim's gear and inventory. This guide explains how the system works, how points are calculated, and what items contribute to your point value.

How Do You Earn Points?​

  • You earn points by killing other players.
  • The number of points you receive is based on the value of the victim's equipped armor, sword, and certain special items in their inventory.
  • You do not get points for killing yourself.
  • There is a cooldown to prevent farming points from the same player repeatedly.

How Are Points Calculated?​

When you kill a player, the system evaluates their inventory and calculates a point value using the following rules:

1. Armor Points​

  • Only Netherite and Diamond armor pieces count.
  • Each piece gives:
    • Netherite Armor: +100 points per piece
    • Diamond Armor: +50 points per piece
  • Enchantments on armor add extra points:
    • Protection or Blast Protection: +20 points per level (e.g., Protection IV = +80 points)

2. Sword Points​

  • Only the highest-value sword in the victim's inventory counts.
  • Each sword gives:
    • Netherite Sword: +100 points
    • Diamond Sword: +50 points
  • Enchantments on swords add extra points:
    • Sharpness: +20 points per level (e.g., Sharpness V = +100 points)
    • Knockback: +20 points (regardless of level)

3. Special Items​

If the victim has at least one of any of these items in their inventory, they get +20 points per item type (not per item):

  • Obsidian
  • End Crystal
  • Ender Pearl
  • Respawn Anchor
  • Glowstone
  • Crossbow
  • Totem of Undying
  • Netherite or Diamond Pickaxe
  • (Experience Bottles are tracked but do not add points)

Example:
If a player has both a Crossbow and a Totem of Undying, that's +40 points (20 for each).

Example Calculation​

Suppose you kill a player with:

  • Full Netherite Armor (no enchantments): 4 × 100 = 400 points
  • Netherite Sword with Sharpness V and Knockback: 100 + (20×5) + 20 = 220 points (only the best sword counts)
  • Totem of Undying and Obsidian in inventory: 20 + 20 = 40 points

Total Points: 400 (armor) + 220 (sword) + 40 (special items) = 660 points

Additional Rules​

  • Minimum Points: If the victim's total point value is below a server-defined minimum, you will not receive any points.
  • Cooldown: You cannot repeatedly kill the same player for points. If you are on cooldown for that victim, you will be notified and receive no points.
  • Death Message: When you kill a player, the number of points you earned may be shown in the death message (if enabled).

Frequently Asked Questions​

Q: Can I get points for killing myself?
A: No, you cannot earn points for killing yourself.

Q: Do I get more points for killing players with more/better gear?
A: Yes! The better the victim's gear and the more special items they have, the more points you earn.

Q: What if I kill the same player over and over?
A: There is a cooldown to prevent farming points from the same player.

Q: How do I check my points?
A: You can check your points by viewing the leaderboard at spawn.

If you have more questions about the points system, ask staff on Discord!