
Ambidexterity
Have you ever wanted to be able to use your hands equally? Well, now you can!
About this Mod
Inspired by The Offhand Mod and based on Simply Dual Wielding, I introduce: Ambidextrous!
With this mod, your hands behave identically.
Both hands are on the hotbar; there is no offhand slot.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
- A modifier keybind is added to the menu, in the same section as your attack/use and pick block keybinds.
- This modifier keybind is unset by default. If it is unset, or the 'invert action priority by crouching' option is on, crouching will execute the same behavior for most things.
- When I say 'invert' here, this refers to how some items have a 'use' action and some do not, and this key switches which is used. Default behavior is to pass through the 'use' action method before attacking; this key bypasses that and instead attacks immediately. there is an option in the config to switch the default behavior.
- There is a list option in the config that allows you to invert certain items. This is layered with the invert bind; if both are active, the default behavior will be active.
- The invert key is also how you cycle through the hotbar with your offhand. It will also move all actions that would normally be performed on the main hand selector's slot (such as 'pick block') to the offhand selector's slot.
- If you turn on the 'invert key toggle' option, this only toggles behavior for inventory management.
I plan to extend the inventory by 4 slots to allow for a 10-slot hotbar. This is not here yet; it will be accompanied by matching UI changes.
Available Versions
How to Install Ambidexterity 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 "Ambidexterity". 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 (+17 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Ambidexterity 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 Ambidexterity compatible with fabric?
Ambidexterity officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Ambidexterity – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Ambidexterity 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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