
Big Swords R
Big Swords R adds BIG swords, glaives, scythes and shields to the game
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About this Mod

⚠️This mod is a spiritual successor to the Asgard Shields mod series, and this is just a hobby project, therefore content may be different from originals.
ℹ️ About
Big Swords R (Remembered or Reboot or Remake, etc.) adds Big Swords in the game, they deal more damage than regular swords but the attack speed is lowered.
The mod also adds two new types of weapons, Glaives and Scythes. And the long awaited SHIELDS, each with one special perk and weakness.
✨ Features
| 🌱 Farming | New Biomass Seed which grows on Tilled Creep Blocks, only way to gain Biomass |
| 🪨 New Materials | Livingmetal and Biomass are two new materials. |
| ⚔️️ Big Swords | Similar to swords. But BIGGER, they deal more damage but have lower attack speed. |
| ⚔️️ Glaives | New weapons that deal small damage, but are fast and have more range. |
| ⚔️️ Scythes | New weapons that are similar to hoes but BETTER, they hit mobs in a short area. |
| 🛡️ Shields | New shields that are similar to the minecraft ones but BETTER, each having a perk that comes with a weakness. |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why?
A: Because I want to bring the good old mods back.
Q: Why the new sword textures?
A: Because I find them way cooler than the old textures tbf and better look, but I integrated a 16x resourcepack for those who rather use the 16x textures.
📜 License
This mod is licensed under the MIT License, allowing for free use, modification, and distribution, meaning you can use my mod in your modpacks. For more details, please see the full license included with the mod.
Available Versions
How to Install Big Swords R 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 "Big Swords R". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 1.21.5, 1.21.4 (+5 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Big Swords R 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 Big Swords R compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Big Swords R officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 1.21.5, 1.21.4. 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 Big Swords R – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Big Swords R 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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