Requirements
| Requirement | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1.21.x | Spigot is not supported — dNicks uses Paper-only APIs (the async chat renderer). |
| Java | 17+ | dNicks is built to Java-17 bytecode; Paper 1.21 itself runs on Java 21. |
| DzusillCore | 1.1.0+ | Required. Installed as its own jar — dNicks will not load without it. |
Optional
Section titled “Optional”| Plugin | Adds |
|---|---|
| PlaceholderAPI | The %dnicks_name% family of placeholders, so scoreboards / other chat plugins can render the nick. |
| EssentialsX | dNicks coexists — its chat renderer runs at HIGHEST and wins. See Integrations. |
| TAB | Renders the nametag above the head (and optionally the tab list) from %dnicks_name%, keeping your role prefix. See Integrations. |
Client
Section titled “Client”Nothing. Players need no mod and no resource pack. Gradient text uses vanilla hex colors (Minecraft 1.16+) — any normal 1.21 client renders everything.
Next: Installation.