iv's Armor Weight
Mod that reduces the total movement speed of entities based on their total defense.
About this Mod
Very simple and light mod, it just reduces movement speed by 1% for every point of defense to make progression less linear in combat, making tank-like buils slower by definition.
It aims to be just a little rebalance to have on bigger modpacks with long progression.
Available Versions
How to Install iv's Armor Weight on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set neoforge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "iv's Armor Weight". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
iv's Armor Weight server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong neoforge 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 iv's Armor Weight compatible with neoforge?
iv's Armor Weight officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with iv's Armor Weight – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if iv's Armor Weight 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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