What Is a KOTH Event in Minecraft?

KOTH means King of the Hill. Here is how KOTH events work on a Minecraft server, how to win one, and why they are worth showing up for.

KOTH stands for "King of the Hill." It is a timed PvP-style event on a Minecraft server where players compete to hold a specific area — the hill — for long enough to win the reward.

How a KOTH event works

1. The event starts at a set location (the "hill" or capture zone).
2. Players rush to stand in the zone.
3. A timer counts down while you hold the zone — if you get knocked out or pushed off, the timer pauses or resets to whoever is holding it.
4. The first player to hold the zone for the full time wins the loot.

Tips for winning KOTH

• Show up geared — armor, food, and a way to knock others off the point.
• Team up or expect competition; the hill gets crowded.
• Watch the announcements so you know when and where it starts.
• Control the high ground and chokepoints around the zone.

MiningMaven SMP runs regular KOTH events with real in-game rewards — keep an eye on the in-game and Discord announcements.

Join MiningMaven SMP

MiningMaven is a Java + Bedrock survival server with custom cosmetics, KOTH events, quests, and a player-driven economy. Open Minecraft, add the server below, and talk to the NPCs at spawn to get started.