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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Shield Lib

Library for easily adding shields with banner support, enchantment support, events, & custom shapes without conflicts!

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Quick answer

Which Shield Lib release should I use?

Updated 11 months ago
Latest stable file ShieldLib-2.0.1+1.21.8-neoforge.jar
Game version 1.21.8
Loader NeoForge

Shield Lib ShieldLib-2.0.1+1.21.8-neoforge.jar targets 1.21.8 with 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 Shield Lib required on the client, server, or both?

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

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Shield Lib ShieldLib-2.0.1+1.21.8-neoforge.jar need?

ShieldLib-2.0.1+1.21.8-neoforge.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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 Shield Lib without breaking your instance.

Built for Shield Lib ShieldLib-2.0.1+1.21.8-neoforge.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use ShieldLib-2.0.1+1.21.8-neoforge.jar. It targets 1.21.8 with NeoForge; 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 ShieldLib-2.0.1+1.21.8-neoforge.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Shield Lib add?

Shield Lib Banner

Shield Lib is a library that makes it easy to add custom shields with banner support, enchantments, custom shapes, & custom effects across Fabric & Neoforge without conflicts!

We also provide event hooks & modifier registries for shields and shield enchantments for creating custom effects with them by modifying blocking, disabling, movement, or cooldown.

Enchanting:

Vanilla shield being enchanted

Custom Shapes:

Custom square shaped shield model in Blockbench, then in-game with globe banner pattern on it

Tooltips:

Vanilla shield with a new tooltip saying that when it's hit by an axe it will have 5 seconds of cooldown

Pages:

Documentation?

Architectury Fabric Neoforge

The example mod repo is a template repo you can use to quickly get started if your making a new mod. Although it isn't updated as frequently.

Project description from CurseForge.

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