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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 matches 22w43a?

Updated 1 year ago
Best match for your filters SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+
Game version 1.17.1, 1.18.1, 1.17
Loader Fabric, Quilt

Sword Blocking SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+ targets 1.17.1, 1.18.1, 1.17 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching 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 Fabric, Quilt
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.

What else does Sword Blocking SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+ need?

SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+ on 22w43a. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

Fabric API Needed by Sword Blocking SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+
required
No matching file

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Sword Blocking without breaking your instance.

Built for Sword Blocking SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+ on 22w43a. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+. It targets 1.17.1, 1.18.1, 1.17 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.

  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.

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    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+. 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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