CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Extra Shields
A vanilla+ expansion to shields. Adds various new shields inline with the vanilla armor system and shield plating upgrades. Includes new and improved enchantment support.
Quick answer
Which Extra Shields release should I use?
Extra Shields 1.4.2 targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Extra Shields 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 Extra Shields 1.4.2 need?
Extra Shields 1.4.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Extra Shields without breaking your instance.
Built for Extra Shields 1.4.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Extra Shields 1.4.2. It targets 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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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 Extra Shields 1.4.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Extra Shields add?
A full wiki going through the features of the mod can be found here.
Information
Extra Shields is a vanilla+ expansion to shields. It adds various new shields inline with the vanilla armor system and shield plating upgrades and also includes new and improved enchantment support.
Extra Shields has been carefully crafted to ensure it remains inline with vanilla progression.
Check out More Shield Variants's Compatability Add-on, it works well with Extra Shields.
Shields & Plated Shields
Each material in vanilla now has a shield variant! You can also plate these shields to increase the durability at the cost of a longer cooldown if you're attacked with an axe.

Shield Repair Kit
The shield repair kit can be used to quickly repair your shield whilst in combat, be careful though, as using a repair kit will permemantly reduce the total durability of the shield it's used on.
Crafting Recipes
For more information on crafting recipes, take a look at the following wiki pages:
Enchantments
- Bracing: Decreases the cooldown when the shield is disabled by an axe attack.
- Momentum: Gives the player a brief speed boost when their shield is disabled.
- Evokering: Found in woodland mansions, Evokering will introduce a chance for evoker fangs to spawn underneath attackers when the player blocks an attack.
- Launching: Found in ominous vaults (rare loot), Launching will have a chance to launch attackers away from the player when the shield is disabled.
- Lifebound: Found in nether fortress bridge chests, players will have a chance to absorb health from the attacker when the player blocks an attack.
All of these enchantments have been tested and balanced extensively, some are not compatible with others.
For a more in depth look into enchantments and their incompatibilities, take a look at the wiki.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Extra Shields by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Extra Shields versions and loaders
1.4.2+26.2-fabric
ExtraShields-1.4.2+26.2-fabric.jar
16 Jun 2026
Extra Shields 1.4.2
ExtraShields-1.4.2+26.1.2-neoforge.jar
3 Jun 2026
Extra Shields 1.4.2
ExtraShields-1.4.2+26.1.2-fabric.jar
3 Jun 2026
Extra Shields 1.4.1
ExtraShields-1.4.1+26.1.2-neoforge.jar
26 May 2026
Extra Shields 1.4.1
ExtraShields-1.4.1+26.1.2-fabric.jar
26 May 2026
Extra Shields 1.4.0
ExtraShields-1.4.0+26.1-fabric.jar
1 Apr 2026
Extra Shields 1.3.4
ExtraShields-1.3.4+1.21.8-fabric.jar
26 Feb 2026
Extra Shields 1.3.4
ExtraShields-1.3.4+1.21.8-neoforge.jar
26 Feb 2026
Extra Shields 1.3.3
ExtraShields-1.3.3+1.21.8-fabric.jar
26 Feb 2026
Extra Shields 1.3.3
ExtraShields-1.3.3+1.21.8-neoforge.jar
26 Feb 2026
Extra Shields 1.3.2
ExtraShields-1.3.2+1.21.8-neoforge.jar
12 Jan 2026
Extra Shields 1.3.2
ExtraShields-1.3.2+1.21.8-fabric.jar
12 Jan 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.

