CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Max Protection
Makes all the protection enchantments compatible with each other.
Quick answer
Which Max Protection release matches 26.2 Forge?
Max Protection max-protection.jar targets 1.21.2-Snapshot, 1.21, 1.21.6-snapshot with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Max Protection required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Max Protection max-protection.jar need?
max-protection.jar on 26.2 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Max Protection without breaking your instance.
Built for Max Protection max-protection.jar on 26.2 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use max-protection.jar. It targets 1.21.2-Snapshot, 1.21, 1.21.6-snapshot with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside max-protection.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Max Protection add?
🛡️ Maximum Protection

This datapack removes the restriction that prevents different Protection enchantments from being used together, allowing you to combine them freely on the same armor piece.
🚀 Features
Allows all Protection enchantments to stack
Combine Fire, Blast, Projectile, and Regular Protection
Stronger and more customizable armor builds
Simple and lightweight
📦 Compatibility
✔️ Works with Minecraft 26.1.11
✔️ Compatible with most datapacks
🛠️ Installation
Download the datapack
Place it in your world's datapacks folder
📝 Notes
Only removes enchantment incompatibility
Vanilla enchant levels and limits are unchanged
Does not modify other enchantments or mechanics
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Max Protection by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
4 loader builds26.1.1
4 loader builds26.1
4 loader builds1.21.11-snapshot
4 loader builds1.21.11
4 loader builds1.21.10
4 loader builds1.21.9-snapshot
4 loader builds1.21.9
4 loader builds1.21.8
4 loader builds1.21.7
4 loader builds1.21.6-snapshot
4 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 35 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Max Protection versions and loaders
max-protection.jar
4 Apr 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.