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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).
Quick answer
Which Sword Blocking release matches 22w43a?
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.
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.
Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match.
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.
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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.
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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 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.
Pick your setup
Sword Blocking by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
22w43a
2 loader builds22w42a
2 loader builds22w12a
2 loader builds22w11a
2 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader builds1.21.4
3 loader builds1.21.1
3 loader builds1.21
3 loader builds1.20.6
2 loader builds1.20.1
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 33 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
Sword Blocking versions and loaders
SwordBlocking 1.1.0 - 1.17+
swordblocking-1.1.0.jar
22 Aug 2021
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.