CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Guarding
Adds in new shield mechanics and enchantments to make them more complete!
Quick answer
Which Guarding release should I use?
Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.4 targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Guarding 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 Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.4 need?
Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.4. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API, Sketch first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Guarding without breaking your instance.
Built for Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.4. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.4. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API, Sketch first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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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 Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.4. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Guarding add?

📕 About
Guarding is a simple fabric mod that expands upon the Shield, featuring new mechanics and unique enchantments! Most features in this mod are also highly configurable!
⭐Features
- Parrying! Time your blocks just right and perform a parry, pushing back enemies.
- Pummeling, a new enchantment that increases parry knockback.
- Barbed, a new enchantment which applies thorns onto your shield.
- The Netherite Shield! A tough shield that's more durable, fire resistant, and grants some knockback resistance.
- Shield Trims! The Netherite Shield utilizes armor trims, instead of banners for cosmetics.
- Instantaneous Blocking! Shields will now block quicker, similar to the Combat Test snapshots.
👏 Contributors
- Thanks to Outer Cloud for creating the logo!
- Thanks to Chikorita Lover for helping out with the audio and visual effects for the Netherite Shield!
- Thanks to XKZGx for Ukrainian localisations!
🌐 Server Hosting
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Guarding by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Guarding versions and loaders
Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.4
guarding-1.21.1-2.7.4.jar
15 Sept 2024
Guarding 1.21 - 2.7.3
guarding-1.21.1-2.7.3.jar
17 Aug 2024
Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.2
guarding-1.21.1-2.7.2.jar
13 Aug 2024
Guarding 1.21.1 - 2.7.1
guarding-1.21.1-2.7.1.jar
8 Aug 2024
Guarding 1.21 - 2.7.0
guarding-1.21-2.7.0.jar
1 Aug 2024
Guarding 1.20.6 - 2.6.1
guarding-1.20.6-2.6.1.jar
4 May 2024
Guarding 1.20.5 - 2.6.0
guarding-1.20.5-2.6.0.jar
24 Apr 2024
Guarding 1.20.1 - 2.4.0
guarding-2.4.0.jar
19 Jan 2024
Guarding 1.20.1 - 2.3.3
guarding-2.3.3.jar
12 Sept 2023
Guarding 1.20.1 - 2.3.2
guarding-2.3.2.jar
2 Aug 2023
Guarding 1.20.1 - 2.3.1
guarding-2.3.1.jar
1 Aug 2023
Guarding 1.20.1 - 2.3.0
guarding-2.3.0.jar
30 Jul 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.
