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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Sword Blocking

Client-side mod to restore sword blocking. You just need to have a shield in your offhand (or be on a ViaVersion server).

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Which Sword Blocking release should I use?

Updated 1 year ago
Latest stable file SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - NeoForge 1.21.6
Game version 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6
Loader NeoForge

Sword Blocking SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - NeoForge 1.21.6 targets 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 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 Sword Blocking 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 Sword Blocking SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - NeoForge 1.21.6 need?

SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - NeoForge 1.21.6. 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 Sword Blocking without breaking your instance.

Built for Sword Blocking SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - NeoForge 1.21.6. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - NeoForge 1.21.6. It targets 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 with 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 SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - NeoForge 1.21.6. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Sword Blocking add?

Client-side mod to restore sword blocking.
You just need to have a shield in your offhand (or be on a ViaVersion server).
Works especially well if you want to use 1.16 on a 1.8 server that is running ViaVersion.

I recommend using this together with Item Model Fix, because it looks a lot better without these seams.

Should be allowed on every server, since it doesn't give you an unfair advantage, as it only changes the visual part of blocking.

If you are looking for a mod that allows sword blocking without a shield, take a look at Parry.

Project description from CurseForge.

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