**This is a pre-release snapsot version of Essence, you should backup your server before using this version. Some features may not have been fully tested, and you may experience bugs.** This version changes some storage files, you cannot downgrade once you have upgraded. [PLEASE REPORT ANY ISSUES - IF WE DON'T KNOW, WE CAN'T FIX!](https://pixelgit.org/LewMC/Essence/issues)
Essence 1.12.0 adds enchantments on kit items, MiniMessage support, setting walking and flying speed independently, /lightning, cooldowns for /near, /fly, /feed, and /heal, spawn loading in the world module, experimental integrations for WorldGuard, Residence, and Dominion, many bug fixes and more minor changes.
**Essence 1.12.0 drops support for CraftBukkit or Spigot servers. You must use Paper or a fork of it such as Purpur, Folia, Pufferfish, etc.**
Full changelog: https://wiki.lewmc.net/essence/changelogs
If you experience any issues please contact us via lewmc.net/help for assistance.
[
](https://lewmc.net/deals)
Looking for a new server? Get up to 25% off Minecraft Server Hosting at lewmc.net/deals
Developer information
Projects on Modrinth are automatically available through a Maven repository for use with JVM build tools such as Gradle.
maven { name = "Modrinth"; url = "https://api.modrinth.com/maven" }
