
Distinct Shields
Allows wood types to affect the crafting of shields!
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About this Mod
Distinct Shields is a fabric mod that allows wood types to affect the crafting of a shield. Making each shield personalized and more distinctive among players!
Compatibility with:
- Natures Spirit
- Deeper & Darker
Available Versions
How to Install Distinct Shields 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 (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Distinct Shields". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Distinct Shields 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 (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Distinct Shields compatible with fabric?
Distinct Shields officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Distinct Shields – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Distinct Shields 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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