zItems
zItems is a powerful Minecraft plugin that allows you to create custom items with unique effects, metadata, and properties. From enchanted armor to magical tools, zItems gives you complete control over item creation.
- SpigotMC: https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/zitems.118638/
- GitHub: https://github.com/Traqueur-dev/zItems
- Discord: https://discord.groupez.dev
Requirements
| Requirement | Version |
|---|---|
| Minecraft | 1.21+ |
| Java | Java 21 |
| Server Software | Paper, Purpur, or Folia |
Key Features
Custom Items
Create items with extensive customization:
- Materials & Display: Use any Minecraft material with custom names, lores, and custom model data
- Enchantments: Add vanilla or custom enchantments with any level
- Attributes: Modify damage, speed, armor, health, and more
- Item Flags: Hide enchantments, attributes, or other item properties
- Recipes: Define crafting recipes (shaped, shapeless, furnace, etc.)
Effects System
Add powerful abilities to your items:
| Effect | Description |
|---|---|
VEIN_MINING | Mines entire ore veins at once |
HAMMER | Mines in a 3x3 (or larger) area |
AUTO_SELL | Automatically sells mined/killed drops |
SILK_SPAWNER | Allows picking up spawners with silk touch |
MELT_MINING | Auto-smelts mined ores (fortune compatible) |
XP_BOOST | Multiplies XP drops from mining |
FARMING_HOE | Harvest, till, and plant in area |
SELL_STICK | Sell container contents by clicking |
INFINITE_BUCKET | Unlimited water/lava placement |
ABSORPTION | Items go directly to inventory |
ENCHANTS_APPLICATOR | Modifies enchantment levels |
ATTRIBUTES_APPLICATOR | Adds/modifies attributes |
UNBREAKABLE | Prevents durability loss |
Metadata System
Configure special item properties:
| Metadata | Description |
|---|---|
food | Make any item edible with nutrition, saturation, and effects |
potion | Add potion effects to items |
leather-armor | Set leather armor color |
trim | Apply armor trims |
banner | Add banner patterns |
tool | Custom mining speeds and rules |
commands | Execute commands on item interaction |
Plugin Integrations
| Plugin | Features |
|---|---|
| Jobs Reborn | Money/XP boost effects for jobs |
| PlaceholderAPI | Dynamic placeholders in item names/lore |
| WorldGuard | Region-based effect restrictions |
| ItemsAdder | Custom block support |
| Oraxen | Custom block support |
| Nexo | Custom block support |
| ShopGUI+ | Auto-sell and sell stick support |
| EconomyShopGUI | Auto-sell and sell stick support |
| ZShop | Auto-sell and sell stick support |
Quick Start
Basic Item
# plugins/zItems/items/legendary_sword.yml
legendary_sword:
material: DIAMOND_SWORD
display-name: "<gradient:#ff6b6b:#feca57>Legendary Sword</gradient>"
lore:
- ""
- "<gray>A powerful weapon forged</gray>"
- "<gray>in the depths of the nether.</gray>"
- ""
- "<yellow>Damage: <red>+15</red></yellow>"
enchantments:
- enchantment: SHARPNESS
level: 5
- enchantment: FIRE_ASPECT
level: 2
attributes:
- attribute: ATTACK_DAMAGE
operation: ADD_NUMBER
amount: 15
slot: MAINHAND
unbreakable: true
Item with Effects
# plugins/zItems/items/vein_pickaxe.yml
vein_pickaxe:
material: NETHERITE_PICKAXE
display-name: "<gold>Vein Miner Pickaxe</gold>"
lore:
- ""
- "<gray>Mines entire ore veins!</gray>"
- "<yellow>Max blocks: <white>32</white></yellow>"
enchantments:
- enchantment: EFFICIENCY
level: 5
- enchantment: FORTUNE
level: 3
effects:
- type: VEIN_MINING
tags:
- MINEABLE_PICKAXE
block-limit: 32
damage: 1
- type: MELT_MINING
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/zitems give <item> [player] [amount] | Give a custom item |
/zitems giveeffect <effect> [player] | Give an effect item |
/zitems applyeffect <effect> | Apply effect to held item |
/zitems vieweffect | View effects on held item |
/zitems gui | Open item browser GUI |
/zitems reload | Reload configuration |
Next Steps
- Installation Guide - Detailed setup instructions
- Item Configuration - Create custom items
- Effects System - Add powerful abilities
- Metadata System - Configure special properties
- Commands & Permissions - Full command reference