Before installing a plugin, use the official website to confirm that the plugin supports your server software and Minecraft version.
What is AuraSkills?
Modern skills, stats and ability progression for survival/RPG servers. MSH lists it as a mainstream option in RPG, Skills, Jobs & Quests , but the official project documentation remains the source of truth for exact builds, dependencies and current compatibility.
| Developer / maintainer | AuraSkills team |
|---|---|
| Category | RPG, Skills, Jobs & Quests |
| Pricing | Free |
| Typical platform | Paper-family servers |
| Primary use | Modern skills, stats and ability progression for survival/RPG servers. |
What it is good at
- Configurable skills and stat rewards
- Menus, leaderboards and progression
- Modern replacement path for servers wanting a free skills system
What types of servers should consider it?
- Survival/SMP progression
- RPG servers wanting skills without a large MMO core
Pricing and distribution
The plugin is distributed as a free option. Check the official page for the current download source and license.
What to check before using it
- No special warning beyond the normal rule: verify the current official documentation and test on a backup/staging server before production.
Also check the plugin's current dependency list, migration notes and supported server versions on the official page before changing a production server.
Practical deployment check: Plan how skill gains, stat bonuses and skill-data storage interact with your existing RPG plugin stack. Do not assume a skills provider also supplies an economy or quests.
Common questions
What does AuraSkills do?
Modern skills, stats and ability progression for survival/RPG servers.
Is AuraSkills a plugin or a mod?
AuraSkills is listed here because it is used as a server plugin in its supported plugin environment. Some projects also publish builds for other platforms; use the official download page to choose the correct platform build.
Do players need to install it?
Most server plugins run server-side and do not require players to install the same JAR. Features that rely on resource packs, Bedrock bridges or optional client integrations can still change what the player must download or accept.
How do I install it?
Install the matching AuraSkills release on a supported server, generate its config, then choose which skills, stat modifiers and rewards to enable. Keep a backup of player skill data before migration.
How do I know the plugin loaded?
Use a non-OP account to perform an eligible in-game activity; verify the associated skill XP actually increases and that the expected statistic or reward changes.
What if it does not load?
If levels do not increase, inspect disabled skills, XP-source rules, world restrictions and permission settings. If a migration fails, restore a database backup instead of creating new empty player data.
For general plugin installation, read How to Install Plugins on a Minecraft Server. To understand the plugin lifecycle and how plugins differ from mods, read How Minecraft Server Plugins Work. If the plugin refuses to load, use Plugin Failed to Load.
Alternatives
References
Plugin versions, pricing and platform support can change. These project pages were used as the primary references for this overview.
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