
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.
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About this Mod

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.
Does it work on servers?
Sure! Remember that the best way to play with mods and friends is with BisectHosting, and by .
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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Available Versions
How to Install New Shield Variants on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "New Shield Variants". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+6 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
New Shield Variants server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is New Shield Variants compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
New Shield Variants officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with New Shield Variants – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if New Shield Variants consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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