WorldEdit vs. WorldGuard and how to protect your spawn

WorldEdit is used for block editing and region selection, and WorldGuard is used to enforce game rules in regions. The two have separate roles in spawn protection.

Step by step

1. Verify WorldGuard versions with WorldEdit, compatible with Minecraft and Paper. First, install the WorldEdit dependency that WorldGuard requires.

2. In a test world, select two corners of the region with the WorldEdit tool. Name your region in WorldGuard, for example /rg define spawn.

3. Explicitly set the rule you need. For example, /rg flag spawn block-break deny prevents block breaking. Check the priority of intersecting regions.

4. Try breaking blocks inside and outside with a non-OP player. Verify that only the selected region and rules are affected.

Keep in mind

If you select the zone at the wrong height, the player may be out of protection at a higher level in the same coordinates.

Source and tools

• WorldGuard: Zone commands