**ExcellentClaims** is a lightweight, 3-in-1 claims solution. Follow the steps below to get up and running.

## :icon-phs-toolbox: Prerequisites

You **must** have the [NightCore](https://nightexpressdev.com/nightcore/) framework plugin installed.

The following versions and platforms are supported:

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| **Server Version**  | **Paper** | **Spigot** | **Folia** | **Java Version**
| :---: | :---: | :---: | :--: | :---: |
| 26.2.X | :heavy_check_mark: | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | 25 |
| 26.1.X | :heavy_check_mark: | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | 25 |
| 1.21.11 | :heavy_check_mark: | :heavy_check_mark: | :x: | 25 |

[!card layout="snap" title="Download NightCore" icon="phs-gear-six" target="blank"](https://nightexpressdev.com/nightcore)
[!card layout="snap" title="Download Paper" icon="brands-papermc" target="blank"](https://papermc.io/downloads/paper)
[!card layout="snap" title="Download Spigot" icon="brands-spigotmc" target="blank"](https://www.spigotmc.org/link-forums/downloads.31)

- Anything not listed in the compatibility table is **NOT** supported.
- Make sure to check out all known issues and incompatibilities [here](/faq/).

**Optional Plugins:**
- [PacketEvents](https://spigotmc.org/resources/80279/) - Claim borders highlighting. Alternative to **ProtocolLib**.
- [ProtocolLib](https://spigotmc.org/resources/1997/) - Claim borders highlighting. Alternative to **PacketEvents**.
- [PlaceholderAPI](https://spigotmc.org/resources/6245/) - For global placeholders to use in other plugins.
- [Economy Plugin(s)](https://nightexpressdev.com/nightcore/integrations/currencies/) - For the billing features.

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## :icon-phs-download: Installation

There are 2 versions of the plugin available:
- **Premium:** Paid version, which includes more content, and extra features.
- **Lite:** Free version with a single Lands claim module, and basic features.

!!!question Not sure?
Just start with the **Lite** one! Take a look at our [comparison table](/premium) if you are considering purchasing the Premium version.
!!!

Decided? Now you just need to download it from your preferred platform:

+++ :icon-phs-check: Lite
- [SpigotMC](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/136902/)
- BuiltByBit
- PixelEast
- [Modrinth](https://modrinth.com/plugin/excellentclaims-lite)
- Hangar
+++ :icon-phs-seal-check: Premium
- [SpigotMC](https://www.spigotmc.org/resources/119848/)
- [BuiltByBit](https://builtbybit.com/resources/71626/)
- [PixelEast](https://pixeleast.com/product/excellentclaims)
+++

Put the downloaded `JAR` files (`nightcore.jar` and `ExcellentClaims.jar`) into your server's `/plugins/` folder and restart it. You are all set!

## :icon-phs-hand-heart: Donate

Everything here is created and maintained by a single person. If you enjoy my work or find my plugins useful, feel free to [Buy me a coffee](https://ko-fi.com/nightexpress) :)  
Thank you! 🧡