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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

OFFHand KeyBind

A client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft Java that separates off-hand item use from Minecraft's normal Use key.

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Quick answer

Which OFFHand KeyBind release should I use?

Updated last month
Latest stable file 2.0.0
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric

OFFHand KeyBind 2.0.0 targets 26.3 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is OFFHand KeyBind required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

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What else does OFFHand KeyBind 2.0.0 need?

2.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by OFFHand KeyBind 2.0.0
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.166.0+26.3

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

Before you install it

Add OFFHand KeyBind without breaking your instance.

Built for OFFHand KeyBind 2.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.0.0. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does OFFHand KeyBind add?

OFFHand KeyBind Title

A client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft Java that separates off-hand item use from Minecraft's normal Use key.

A pretty good example on how this mod is effective is that when you hold a bow without any arrows in vanilla minecraft, after holding the Minecraft's Use action (normally right click), Vanilla tries the main hand first and then falls back to the off hand if the main hand does not handle the action.

This mod changes that behavior:

  • The normal Minecraft Use key only attempts the main hand.
  • The new Off-hand Use key only attempts the off hand, skipping the main hand.
  • Off-hand fallback from the normal Use key is also completely disabled to prevent accidentally calling off hand use.
  • This is useful when holding Wind Charges in off hand, and a bow in main hand.

The dedicated key is registered in Options > Controls > Key Binds > Offhand Keybind. It defaults to Mouse 3 / middle click and can be rebound like any other Minecraft keybind.

Project description from Modrinth.

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OFFHand KeyBind versions and loaders

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