Fast Async WorldEdit (FAWE)

Fast Async WorldEdit is a high‑performance fork of WorldEdit designed to handle massive edits safely and efficiently on modern Minecraft servers.

🚀 What is FAWE?

Fast Async WorldEdit (FAWE) is a replacement for the traditional WorldEdit plugin, rewritten to be asynchronous, thread‑safe, and optimized for large-scale builds. It allows server administrators and builders to make enormous world changes without freezing or crashing the server.

FAWE is widely used on Paper, Spigot, and Folia servers, and is considered the industry standard for large Minecraft builds.

✨ Key Features

⚡ Asynchronous Editing – Heavy edits run off the main server thread
🧠 Smart Queuing System – Prevents lag and TPS drops
📦 Chunk-Based Processing – Efficient world modification
🧹 Automatic Undo Management – Faster and safer undos
🧩 WorldEdit Compatible – Drop-in replacement
🔐 Permission-Based Limits – Control edit size per rank
🌍 Multi-World Support – Edit multiple worlds simultaneously

🧱 Why Use FAWE Instead of WorldEdit?

Feature	WorldEdit	FAWE
Async edits	❌	✅
Large-scale performance	⚠️ Limited	🚀 Excellent
Server lag protection	❌	✅
Edit limits	❌	✅
Modern server support	⚠️ Partial	✅

FAWE is specifically designed for production servers, creative servers, and large networks where performance and stability are critical.

📦 Installation (Paper)

Requirements

Minecraft Paper server
Java 17+ (recommended)
Permissions plugin (LuckPerms recommended)

Steps

Download FAWE from a trusted source
Place the .jar file into your server's plugins/ folder
Restart the server
Verify installation with:
```
/fawe version
```

🛠️ Basic Commands

Command	Description
`//wand`	Get the selection wand
`//pos1`, `//pos2`	Set selection points
`//set <block>`	Fill selection with blocks
`//replace <from> <to>`	Replace blocks
`//copy`, `//paste`	Copy and paste selections
`//undo`, `//redo`	Undo or redo changes

FAWE extends many of these commands with faster execution and better memory handling.

⚙️ Configuration

FAWE generates its config at:

/plugins/FastAsyncWorldEdit/

Common Config Options

Max Blocks Per Edit – Prevent abuse
Async Chunk Loading – Improve speed
Undo History Size – Control memory usage
Queue Limits – Per-player edit throttling

Example snippet:

limits:
  default:
    max-blocks-changed: 500000

🔐 Permissions

FAWE uses permission nodes to control access and limits.

Examples:

fawe.use
fawe.limit.500k
fawe.bypass

Permissions can be assigned per-rank using plugins like LuckPerms.

🧠 Performance & Safety

FAWE protects your server by:

Splitting edits across ticks
Automatically cancelling dangerous operations
Using chunk batching
Avoiding main-thread blocking

This makes it safe to run million-block edits even on live servers.

🌍 Supported Platforms

✅ Paper
✅ Spigot
✅ Folia
⚠️ Bukkit (limited)

FAWE is actively maintained to support modern Minecraft versions.

🧩 Common Use Cases

Creative build servers
Map development
Terrain generation
Schematic pasting
World cleanup and resets

📚 Tips & Best Practices

Always set edit limits for non-admins
Use //undo responsibly to save memory
Avoid running massive edits during peak hours
Backup worlds before large operations

❓ FAQ

Is FAWE free? Yes, a free version is available, with optional premium features.

Can FAWE replace WorldEdit? Yes — FAWE is designed as a full replacement.

Does FAWE cause lag? No, it significantly reduces lag compared to WorldEdit.

🔗 Useful Links

FAWE Documentation
WorldEdit Documentation
PaperMC
LuckPerms

(Links intentionally omitted for portability in Markdown hosting)

🏁 Conclusion

Fast Async WorldEdit is an essential plugin for any serious Minecraft server. Its performance, safety features, and scalability make it the best choice for modern Paper servers.

Build faster. Build bigger. Build smarter — with FAWE.

Recent Versions

Fast Async World Edit (Paper)