
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
ShieldDisruptor
A simple fabric mod to hide shields while not defending or to hide other offhand items
Quick answer
Which ShieldDisruptor release should I use?
ShieldDisruptor 2.0.0 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric, Quilt. 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 ShieldDisruptor required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does ShieldDisruptor 2.0.0 need?
2.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add ShieldDisruptor without breaking your instance.
Built for ShieldDisruptor 2.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.0.0. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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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 ShieldDisruptor add?
ShieldDisruptor
A simple fabric mod to hide shields while not defending or to hide other offhand items (specified in the settings).
By default it hides the shield when not blocking and the totem of undying.
Download it from the Modrinth page: https://modrinth.com/mod/shielddisruptor
This is a port of the original ShieldDisruptor by HeyZeer0 to newer Minecraft versions, as the original is abandoned. I'll try to maintain this as best as possible.
Current Differences:
- Updated to all new Minecraft versions. I offer two jar files:
- a) Newer versions over 26.1 have seperate releases, just filter on Modrinth
- b) 1.16.5 - 1.21.11: All in a single jar file!
- Superior support for modded shields, compatibility with FabricShieldLib shields
- Ability to specify item tags to hide, for example "#minecraft:banners"
- Option to also hide shields if held in the main hand
- Added German translation
- Added Config screen title and some tooltips
- Internal updates to Loom, Fabric etc. and the Gradle build system
Testing in every point release can be hard, so please report any issues or crashes on the Issue Tracker.
⚠️ Requirements
This mod works both with the Fabric and the Quilt mod loader.
You need to have the following dependencies installed:
- Cloth Config API is required
- Mod Menu is recommended to be able to change the settings.
Adding hidden offhand items
This requires Mod Menu to be installed.
- Navigate to the mod settings
- Add the id of the item to the list

You can also add whole item tags like #minecraft:music_discs.
This can be useful for example if another mod implements custom totems, if a tag is present just specify #othermod:totems instead of adding every instance individually.
For shields specifically, the config option "Hide all Shields" will take care of trying to block all modded shields for you by using Fabrics built-in "#c:shields" tag and supporting modded shields from FabricShieldLib.
Other options
You can also add whole item tags like #minecraft:music_discs.
This can be useful for example if another mod implements custom totems, if a tag is present just specify #othermod:totems instead of adding every instance individually.
For shields specifically, the config option "Hide all Shields" will take care of trying to block all modded shields for you by using Fabrics built-in #c:tools/shields tag (c:shields before 1.20.5) and supporting modded shields from FabricShieldLib.
If you want to hide items in your main hand too, you can enable the "Hide in main hand" config as well.
Compilation
- Clone the the git repository from the source code on Github.
Note: If you want to build for 1.16.5-1.21.11 instead of newer versions, use themulti-versionbranch instead of cloning the default branchcurrent. - Run
./gradlew buildin the cloned folder.
It will automatically download dependencies and compile the project to the subfolder./build/libs - The file named something like
shield-disruptor-X.X.X.jarcan then be dropped into your mods folder
Please report any issues on Github:
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
ShieldDisruptor by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 43 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
ShieldDisruptor versions and loaders
2.0.0
shield-disruptor-2.0.0.jar
24 Jun 2026
1.8.6
shield-disruptor-1.8.6.jar
12 Mar 2026
1.8.4
shield-disruptor-1.8.4.jar
23 Jul 2025
1.8.3
shield-disruptor-1.8.3.jar
14 Jul 2025
1.8.2
shield-disruptor-1.8.2.jar
26 Jun 2025
1.8.1
shield-disruptor-1.8.1.jar
13 Jul 2024
1.8.0
shield-disruptor-1.8.0.jar
15 Jun 2024
1.7.2
shield-disruptor-1.7.2.jar
6 May 2024
1.7.1
shield-disruptor-1.7.1.jar
24 Apr 2024
1.7.0
shield-disruptor-1.7.0.jar
24 Feb 2024
1.6.0
shield-disruptor-1.6.0.jar
19 Dec 2022
1.5.1-mc1.19.3
ShieldDisruptor-1.5.1+1.19.3.jar
9 Dec 2022
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.