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Shield Lib
Library for easily adding shields with banner support, enchantment support, events, & custom shapes without conflicts!
Quick answer
Which Shield Lib release matches 1.21.7 Fabric?
Shield Lib ShieldLib-2.0.0+1.21.8-fabric.jar targets 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 with Fabric, Quilt. 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.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Shield Lib ShieldLib-2.0.0+1.21.8-fabric.jar need?
ShieldLib-2.0.0+1.21.8-fabric.jar on 1.21.7 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 Shield Lib without breaking your instance.
Built for Shield Lib ShieldLib-2.0.0+1.21.8-fabric.jar on 1.21.7 Fabric. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use ShieldLib-2.0.0+1.21.8-fabric.jar. It targets 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 with Fabric, Quilt; 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 ShieldLib-2.0.0+1.21.8-fabric.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Shield Lib add?

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:

Custom Shapes:

Tooltips:

Pages:
Documentation?
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.
Pick your setup
Shield Lib by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader builds1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 42 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
Shield Lib versions and loaders
ShieldLib-2.0.0+1.21.8-fabric.jar
12 Sept 2025
ShieldLib-2.0.0-beta.8+1.21.8-fabric.jar
10 Sept 2025
ShieldLib-2.0.0-beta.7-1.21.8-fabric.jar
29 Aug 2025
ShieldLib-2.0.0-beta.6-1.21.8-fabric.jar
28 Aug 2025
FabricShieldLib-1.8.3-1.21.8.jar
30 Jul 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.


