Swords & Shields

Name: Swords & Shields
Price: 12 EUR
Author: AxolotlPL

Medieval themed modpack with magic.

by AxolotlPL

1.2K Downloads

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fabricMC 1.21adventurecombatmagic

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About this Modpack

This is a medieval modpack with magic and dragons.
Main mods are: Castleblocks, which adds the trowel to make castle bricks, better combat (self explenatory), epic knights, which adds new knight armor and weapons, most of the mods from the rpg series, which add magic, new bows and some armor, useless reptiles, which adds ridable dragons, and some QOL mods.

All of the autors of the mods can be found in-game in the mods menu.

Available Versions

Swords & Shields SMP 1.21release

MC 1.21fabric1.2K downloads

February 14, 2025

How to Set Up a Swords & Shields Server

Order Server

Choose at least 6 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for Swords & Shields). Based on player count: per 5 players.

Install Modpack in Dashboard

Open the modpack browser in the dashboard, search for "Swords & Shields" and click "Install". The fabric loader and Minecraft 1.21 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

Swords & Shields 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 Swords & Shields 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 Swords & Shields without conflicts?

Yes, but check compatibility: only use mods for the same loader (fabric) and same Minecraft version (1.21). 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.

Swords & Shields 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.