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Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Instant Shield
Removes the hidden 5 tick shield delay when blocking.
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Instant Shield release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.0.1+1.21.5-11
Game version 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7
Loader Fabric
Instant Shield 1.0.1+1.21.5-11 targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric. Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Instant Shield required on the client, server, or both?
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
Client Not supported
Dedicated server Required
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 server-only.
What else does Instant Shield 1.0.1+1.21.5-11 need?
1.0.1+1.21.5-11. 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.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Instant Shield without breaking your instance.
Built for Instant Shield 1.0.1+1.21.5-11. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.1+1.21.5-11. It targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Do not install it on the client. It must be installed on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.1+1.21.5-11. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Instant Shield add?
In vanilla, when you start blocking, there is a 5 tick delay before you're actually able to block an attack. This lightweight mod removes that delay.
Does not require Fabric API
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Instant Shield by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.3-snapshot-9
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.3-snapshot-8
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.3-snapshot-7
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.3-snapshot-6
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.3-snapshot-5
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.3-snapshot-4
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.3-snapshot-3
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.3-snapshot-2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.3-snapshot-1
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.2
1 loader buildMinecraft version
26.1.2
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 33 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
Instant Shield versions and loaders
1.0.3+26.3-alpha
instant-shield-1.0.3+26.3-alpha.jar
26 Aug 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.3-snapshot-10 · Fabric setup 26.126.1.126.1.226.2 alpha
1.0.2+26.3-alpha
instant-shield-1.0.2+26.3-alpha.jar
17 Aug 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.3-snapshot-9 · Fabric setup 26.126.1.126.1.226.2 alpha
1.0.1+26.3-alpha
instant-shield-1.0.1+26.3-alpha.jar
16 Aug 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 26.3-snapshot-8 · Fabric setup 26.126.1.126.1.226.2 alpha
1.0.1+1.21.5-11
instant-shield-1.0.1+1.21.5-11.jar
16 Jan 2026
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.11 · Fabric setup 1.21.51.21.61.21.71.21.8 release
1.0.1+1.21.2-4
instant-shield-1.0.1+1.21.2-4.jar
26 Jul 2025
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.4 · Fabric setup 1.21.21.21.31.21.4Fabric release
1.0.1+1.21.5-8
instant-shield-1.0.1+1.21.5-8.jar
26 Jul 2025
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · Fabric setup 1.21.51.21.61.21.71.21.8 release
1.0.1+1.21.0-1
instant-shield-1.0.1+1.21.0-1.jar
26 Jul 2025
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.1 · Fabric setup 1.211.21.1Fabric release
1.0.1+1.20.5-6
instant-shield-1.0.1+1.20.5-6.jar
26 Jul 2025
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.6 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.6Fabric release
1.0.1+1.20.0-4
instant-shield-1.0.1+1.20.0-4.jar
26 Jul 2025
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.4 · Fabric setup 1.201.20.11.20.21.20.3 release
1.0.0+1.21.5-8
instant-shield-1.0.0+1.21.5-8.jar
26 Jul 2025
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.21.8 · Fabric setup 1.21.51.21.61.21.71.21.8 release
1.0.0+1.20.0-4
instant-shield-1.0.0+1.20.0-4.jar
7 Jul 2025
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.4 · Fabric setup 1.201.20.11.20.21.20.3 release
1.0.0+1.20.5-6
instant-shield-1.0.0+1.20.5-6.jar
7 Jul 2025
Client Not supported Server Required Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.6 · Fabric setup 1.20.51.20.6Fabric release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
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