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Offhand Guard

Lightweight Fabric 1.20.1 compatibility mod that prevents offhand items from disappearing when casting RMB-bound Spell Engine spells while using two-handed Better Combat weapons.

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Latest stable file PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Fabric

Offhand Guard PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar targets 1.20.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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What else does Offhand Guard PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar need?

PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

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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 Offhand Guard without breaking your instance.

Built for Offhand Guard PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Offhand Guard add?

PotA Offhand Guard is a lightweight Fabric 1.20.1 compatibility mod that prevents offhand items from disappearing when casting right-click (RMB) Spell Engine spells while using two-handed Better Combat weapons.

Protects shields, blocks, grappling hooks, and other offhand equipment without interfering with normal spellcasting, blocking, grappling, block placement, or interactions.

The mod works automatically, with no configuration required.

Requirements

  • Minecraft 1.20.1 (Fabric)
  • Better Combat
  • Spell Engine

Tested with Better Combat 1.8.6 and Spell Engine 0.15.12.

Source Code: https://github.com/10bibbys-cmyk/Offhand-Guard-Source

License: All Rights Reserved.

Developed for Path of the Ascended.

AI-Assisted Development Disclosure: This mod was written with the assistance of AI. All code has been reviewed, tested, and refined by a human developer to ensure functionality, compatibility, and performance.

Project description from CurseForge.

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