
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
New Shield Variants
This mod adds new variants to shields, created from a wide range of materials! Obviously, they get stronger the more expensive the shield is.
Quick answer
Which New Shield Variants release should I use?
New Shield Variants 2.2.0 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is New 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 New Shield Variants 2.2.0 need?
2.2.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install MonoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader 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 New Shield Variants without breaking your instance.
Built for New Shield Variants 2.2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.2.0. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install MonoLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader 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 2.2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does New Shield Variants add?

This mod adds new variants to shields, created from a wide range of materials! Obviously, they get stronger the more expensive the shield is. Our goal is to add new shields with effects in future updates.
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Initially, this mod was designed to add shields made of different materials, and of course, with different hardnesses, such as minerals. But when developing it, we realized the full potential of the mod, and therefore, we have added some shields with effects.
Shields with added effects:
- Ender Shield: a powerful shield which teleports your enemies away from you.
- Blaze Shield: ignite your attackers without fighting back.
- Fire Charge Shield: which sends a projectile at your enemies every time you block.
- TNT Shield: Throw a dynamite every time the shield is used
- Dragon Shield: Slows down enemies temporarily with slow effects.
- Shulker Shield: every time the shield is used, the player will levitate.

Is the hardness of the shields different?
Each shield has a durability according to the manufacturing material, being, for example, the diamond one much better than the stone one. In any case, we plan to make big changes in future updates.
The shields give new effects, or are they just those from Minecraft?
Some shields, such as Shulker's, give a levitation effect, but there are many others according to their manufacturing material that are not effects as such. For example, the TNT launcher.
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Can this mod be used in modpacks?
Of course! As long as it is published only on Modrinth or CurseForge. Uploading it to any other platform would be violating our rights and is not allowed at all.
However, we are really grateful if you consider adding it to your Modrinth or CurseForge modpack. If you need any small changes or have any questions, contact us!


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Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
New Shield Variants by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.1
3 loader builds1.21
3 loader builds1.20.4
3 loader builds1.20.2
3 loader builds1.20.1
3 loader builds1.20
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
New Shield Variants versions and loaders
2.2.0
new_shield_variants-neoforge-26.1.2-2.2.0.jar
25 Jun 2026
2.2.0
new_shield_variants-fabric-26.1.2-2.2.0.jar
25 Jun 2026
2.2.0
new_shield_variants-neoforge-1.21.1-2.2.0.jar
22 Jun 2026
2.2.0
new_shield_variants-fabric-1.21.1-2.2.0.jar
22 Jun 2026
2.2.0
new_shield_variants-forge-1.20.1-2.2.0.jar
22 Jun 2026
2.2.0
new_shield_variants-fabric-1.20.1-2.2.0.jar
22 Jun 2026
2.1.0
new_shield_variants-merged-1.20.1-2.1.0.jar
1 Aug 2025
2.0.0
new_shield_variants-merged-1.21.1-2.0.0.jar
17 Oct 2024
2.0.0
new_shield_variants-merged-1.20.1-2.0.0.jar
22 Sept 2024
1.3.0
new_shield_variants-merged-1.21-1.3.0.jar
9 Aug 2024
1.3.0
new_shield_variants-merged-1.21-1.3.0.jar
30 Jul 2024
1.3.0
new_shield_variants-forge-1.21-1.3.0.jar
30 Jul 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
