
Simply Swords and Sheilds
Simply Swords is a focused combat modpack designed to bring depth, challenge, and satisfaction to melee gameplay in Minecraft
About this Modpack
Simply Swords and Shields 🗡️🛡️
A focused combat modpack for players who crave satisfying melee battles, tactical swordplay, and powerful shields.
Simply Swords and Shields revamps Minecraft’s melee system into a skill-based experience. Featuring fluid combat animations, parrying mechanics, custom weapon types, and intelligent enemies, this pack transforms sword fighting into an artform.
🔥 Highlights
🗡️ Unique Weapon Types
Katanas, longswords, scythes, rapiers, cleavers, and more—each with custom reach, speed, and combos.🛡️ Shield Variety and Mechanics
Use bucklers, tower shields, and knight gear with advanced parry/block systems.⚔️ Better Combat System
Powered by mods like Better Combat, enjoy fluid animations, hit timing, and dual wielding.🧠 Smarter Mobs & Bosses
Fight enemies that dodge, block, and attack tactically—plus custom dungeon bosses.🎯 RPG-Style Progression
Gain skill perks, enchant swords with effects like Bleed or Flame Slash, and grow stronger with every battle.🧱 Lightweight & Focused
No bulky tech or magic systems—just clean, optimized sword-and-shield action.
💭 Why Play?
If you love games like Chivalry, Dark Souls, or Elden Ring—and want that same thrilling feeling of melee mastery in Minecraft—Simply Swords and Shields is made for you.
✅ Requirements
- Mod Loader: Fabric
- Required APIs: Fabric API, Cloth Config, Mod Menu (included)
- Compatible with: Singleplayer & Multiplayer
Get ready to draw your blade, raise your shield, and prove your strength in every duel.
No spells. No machines. Just skill.
Available Versions
How to Set Up a Simply Swords and Sheilds Server
Order Server
Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Simply Swords and Sheilds). Based on player count: per 5 players.
Install Modpack in Dashboard
Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Simply Swords and Sheilds" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21.5 are configured automatically.
Start Server & Play
Start the server – all mods are loaded automatically. Share the server IP with friends and play together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply Swords and Sheilds server crashes or won't start – what to do?
Most common causes: insufficient RAM or wrong fabric loader. Check latest.log for "OutOfMemoryError" → increase RAM to at least 8 GB. For "Mixin" or "ClassNotFoundException" errors: modpack version and loader don't match. With Mado Hosting, loader and Minecraft version are auto-configured on modpack install – preventing most startup issues.
How much RAM does a Simply Swords and Sheilds server really need?
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB for stable performance. per 5 players. Important: Minecraft modpacks need more RAM than vanilla – plan extra per additional player. With Mado Hosting, you can scale RAM up live at any time without data loss (from €12/month).
Can I add custom mods to Simply Swords and Sheilds without conflicts?
Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21.5). Common issues: ID conflicts with recipe mods and incompatible coremod versions. The Mado dashboard mod browser only shows compatible mods and warns about known conflicts.
Simply Swords and Sheilds server lagging – performance tips
1) Increase RAM to 8 GB+. 2) Reduce server view-distance to 8 (server.properties). 3) Pre-generate chunks with the "Chunky" plugin. 4) Use /spark profiler to check which mods consume the most tick time. With Mado Hosting, all servers run on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores – eliminating hardware as a bottleneck.
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Supported Versions
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