
Nicos Backslots
A simple Backslot mod
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About this Mod

Simple Backslot mod.
Keybind for switching with G
For Resource Pack Creators / Mod Developers
To customize the model that appears on the player's back, create a folder inside of nicos_backslot directory, named after the ID of the item you want to modify.
Example File Structure:
assets
└── nicos_backslots
└── backslot_data
└── minecraft
├── shield.json
└── trident.json
Each JSON file corresponds to an item and allows you to adjust its display mode, scale, offset and rotation.
Example Configuration (Trident):
{
"mode": "none",
"scale": {
"x": 1.25,
"y": 1.25,
"z": 1.25
},
"offset": {
"x": -0.5,
"y": -1.32,
"z": 0.5
},
"rotation": {
"x": 0,
"y": 0,
"z": 45
}
}
The mode property defines the transformation mode of the item. Available options include:
none
third_person_left_hand
third_person_right_hand
first_person_left_hand
first_person_right_hand
head
gui
ground
fixed
Available Versions
How to Install Nicos Backslots 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 "Nicos Backslots". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Nicos Backslots 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 Nicos Backslots compatible with fabric and quilt?
Nicos Backslots officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1, 1.19.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Nicos Backslots – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Nicos Backslots 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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