A Paper plugin that automatically bans players when they die, with configurable duration, messages, and player-specific rules.
Compatibility
This project is split into separate builds targeting different Minecraft/Java versions, all sharing the same source code:
| Module | Minecraft Version | Server Software | Java | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| legacy | 1.21.x | Paper | 21 | Works |
| 26_1 | 26.1.x | Paper | 25 | Works |
| modern | 26.2+ | Paper | 25 | Works |
Commands
| Command | Description | Usage | Permission |
|---|---|---|---|
| autoban | Toggle autoban on or off | autoban | deathBanPlugin.admin |
| banmessage | Set the ban message shown to players | banmessage | deathBanPlugin.admin |
| bantime | Set ban duration in minutes (0 = permanent) | bantime minutes | deathBanPlugin.admin |
| excludefromban | Add a player to the exclude list | excludefromban | deathBanPlugin.admin |
| removefromexclude | Remove a player from the exclude list | removefromexclude | deathBanPlugin.admin |
| onlyban | Add a player to the only-ban list (restricts autoban to this list) | onlyban | deathBanPlugin.admin |
| removefromonlyban | Remove a player from the only-ban list | removefromonlyban | deathBanPlugin.admin |
| reload | Reload the config file | reload | deathBanPlugin.admin |
| unban | Unban a specific player or all banned players (leave blank to unban all) | unban | deathBanPlugin.admin |
All settings (autoban toggle, ban message, ban time, exclude list, only-ban list) are fully configurable in config.yml and can be reloaded with /reload.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Author
Made by micahcode
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 26.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as deathBanPlugin-26.2.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 17 KB
- Download link checked 5 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.