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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.
Quick answer
Which Offhand Guard release matches 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.
Where it goes
Is Offhand Guard 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 Offhand Guard PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar need?
PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar on Fabric. 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 Offhand Guard without breaking your instance.
Built for Offhand Guard PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar on Fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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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.
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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 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.
Pick your setup
Offhand Guard by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Offhand Guard versions and loaders
PotA_Offhand_Guard_v1.0.0.1.jar
14 Nov 2026
pota-offhand-guard-1.0.0+1.20.1.jar
pota-offhand-guard-1.0.0-1.20.1.jar
29 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.