
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
More Shield Variants
Shields for every kind of wood
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Quick answer
Which More Shield Variants release should I use?
More Shield Variants 1.4.0 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. 1 required mod needs checking.
Where it goes
Is More Shield Variants required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does More Shield Variants 1.4.0 need?
1.4.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install project 9s6osm5g first. 1 required mod still needs checking for this exact 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 More Shield Variants without breaking your instance.
Built for More Shield Variants 1.4.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.4.0. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install project 9s6osm5g first. 1 required mod still needs checking for this exact setup.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.4.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does More Shield Variants add?
More Shield Variants
Not only can you now craft a shield of every wood type, there is also two options for each shield variant's texture.
On one hand there are custom textures unique to each different wood type designed by hypothetiKal, and then there is also a more traditional texture which is simply a recolored version of the original shield texture (which is now used as the texture of the Spruce Shield).
The texture (custom or vanilla-like) can be selected for each shield individually via the mod's config file or simply using Mod Menu.

All textures on display - cycling through custom and vanilla-like - using More Armor Stand Variants.
Adding 11 new Shield items and 23 new Shield textures to Minecraft!
How can I craft vanilla Shields using modded wood types from Biomes o' Plenty, [Let's Do] mods, and others?
Unfortunately, the vanilla Shield crafting recipe has to be overridden for the crafting of the variants to function.But usually these mods add their wood types to the Vanilla recipe, which creates a conflict. Fortunately, there is also a fairly easy way around this issue.
That is what the "More Compatibility Variants" are for:
These datapacks/mods resolve this issue across all of our "More X Variants" mods, so you can craft shields and other vanilla items/blocks just as you would expect.
Currently available More Compatibility Variants:
- Biomes o' Plenty
- [Let's Do] Meadow, (Nether)Vinery, Beachparty and Blooming Nature
- Nature's Spirit
- Oh The Biomes We've Gone
Would you like to see support for another mod with custom wood types? Let me know via Discord, GitHub, or E-Mail!
If you're interested in Shield variants not only for different woods but also different tiers/materials, please check out IMB11's Extra Shields and my accompanying More Extra Shield Variants add-on adding wood variants for all Shields from Copper to Netherite.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
More Shield Variants by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build25w46a
1 loader build25w45a
1 loader build25w44a
1 loader build25w43a
1 loader build25w42a
1 loader build25w41a
1 loader build25w37a
1 loader build25w36b
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 66 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
More Shield Variants versions and loaders
1.4.0
MoreShieldVariants-1.4.0+26.1-Fabric.jar
30 Mar 2026
1.4.0
MoreShieldVariants-1.4.0+1.21.5(-11)-Fabric.jar
30 Mar 2026
1.4.0
MoreShieldVariants-1.4.0+1.21.4-Fabric.jar
30 Mar 2026
1.4.0
MoreShieldVariants-1.4.0+1.21(.1)-Fabric.jar
30 Mar 2026
1.4.0
MoreShieldVariants-1.4.0+1.20.1-Fabric.jar
30 Mar 2026
1.3.12
MoreShieldVariants-1.3.12+1.21.9-Fabric.jar
2 Oct 2025
1.3.11
MoreShieldVariants-1.3.11+1.21.9-pre3-Fabric.jar
22 Sept 2025
1.3.11
MoreShieldVariants-1.3.11+1.21.5(-8)-Fabric.jar
22 Sept 2025
1.3.11
MoreShieldVariants-1.3.11+1.21.4-Fabric.jar
22 Sept 2025
1.3.11
MoreShieldVariants-1.3.11+1.21(.1)-Fabric.jar
22 Sept 2025
1.3.11
MoreShieldVariants-1.3.11+1.20.1-Fabric.jar
22 Sept 2025
1.3.10
MoreShieldVariants-1.3.10+1.21.5-rc1-Fabric.jar
22 Mar 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
