My Sword and Shield

Hello everyone, this is a mod that marks a milestone in my life. To be honest, I'm really excited to be sharing it with you all on Modrinth. Without further ado, let me introduce what this mod is all about!

Purpose:
This mod adds a crafting recipe that allows swords and shields to be upgraded at the Smithing Table into a single sword that can block. The inspiration comes from the combat mechanics of older versions of Minecraft.

Crafting:
In the Smithing Table, combine a Shield + Sword + Air to craft a sword that retains its original name.

Mechanics:
Right-click to block. While blocking, you can defend against incoming damage (obviously).
Regardless of the damage type (except for void damage and the /kill command), each blocked hit consumes one durability point.
Whether you enchant the item first and then upgrade it, or upgrade it first and then enchant it, the enchantments will be preserved. No need to worry about losing your enchants.
There is no cooldown.

Closing:
It's a fairly simple mod, but I still appreciate you giving it a try.

Credits:
Ming – for helping test the mod and providing feedback.