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# Skills Plugin

> A classic MMO-inspired skill-based progression system for Minecraft Paper/Spigot servers.

# Skills Plugin

A Minecraft Paper/Spigot plugin that adds a deep, Ultima Online-inspired skill progression system. Instead of traditional XP levels, players grow by *doing* — every action trains the relevant skill organically.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Get the plugin running and start building your character in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Skill Overview" icon="chart-bar" href="/skills/overview">
    Explore all 37 skills across combat, magic, crafting, gathering, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Magic System" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/magic/overview">
    Master 8 circles of magic with spellbooks, scrolls, and reagents.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer API" icon="code" href="/api/overview">
    Integrate with Skills from your own plugin via the public SkillsAPI.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What makes Skills different

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  <Card title="37 Unique Skills" icon="list">
    Combat, magic, crafting, gathering, thief, taming, and survival skills — all trained by use.
  </Card>

  <Card title="700-Point Skill Cap" icon="lock">
    You can't master everything. Specialise or diversify — the choice defines your character.
  </Card>

  <Card title="8-Circle Magic" icon="sparkles">
    Reagent-based casting with spellbooks, scrolls, and a two-phase targeting system.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Craft Quality Tiers" icon="hammer">
    Items come out LQ, NQ, HQ, or EX depending on your skill — with stat and durability bonuses.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Thief Skills" icon="user-secret">
    Hide, sneak, snoop inventories, steal items, and poison weapons.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Public API" icon="plug">
    Expose player stats, skills, HP, and mana to other plugins via the SkillsAPI.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Requirements

| Requirement     | Version         |
| --------------- | --------------- |
| Minecraft       | 1.21+           |
| Server software | Paper or Spigot |
| Java            | 21+             |

<Note>
  The plugin is distributed as a single JAR. No additional dependencies are required. Vault integration is optional (for economy rewards).
</Note>

## At a glance — skill categories

| Category      | Skills                                                                                                    |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Combat**    | Swordsmanship, Axe, Mace Fighting, Spear, Archery, Throwing, Wrestling, Tactics, Anatomy, Parrying, Focus |
| **Magic**     | Magery, Evaluating Intelligence, Meditation, Resisting Spells                                             |
| **Crafting**  | Crafting, Cooking, Inscription                                                                            |
| **Gathering** | Mining, Lumberjacking, Fishing, Farming                                                                   |
| **Thief**     | Hiding, Stealth, Detecting Hidden, Snooping, Stealing, Poisoning                                          |
| **Taming**    | Animal Taming, Animal Lore, Veterinary                                                                    |
| **Survival**  | Athletics, Swimming, Heat Resistance, Cold Resistance, Endurance                                          |
| **Other**     | Arms Lore                                                                                                 |