Axe and Sword Switcher

Auto Tool Switch is a client-side Minecraft mod that automatically switches between sword and axe during PvP combat based on whether the opponent is using a shield.

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About this Mod

Auto Tool Switch is a client-side Minecraft mod that automatically switches between sword and axe during PvP combat based on whether the opponent is using a shield.

Features

Toggleable functionality with a keybind (default: R)
Automatically switches to axe when opponent has a shield
Switches to sword when opponent is not using shield
Visual feedback with on-screen status messages
Instant weapon switching for responsive gameplay

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Available Versions

Axe and Sword Switcher 1.0.0release

MC 1.21.1fabric

October 15, 2025

How to Install Axe and Sword Switcher 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 (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Axe and Sword Switcher". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Axe and Sword Switcher 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Axe and Sword Switcher compatible with fabric?

Axe and Sword Switcher officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Axe and Sword Switcher – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Axe and Sword Switcher 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.