Not Simple Shields

Not Simple Shields

This mod adds several new shields to Minecraft, mostly special shields with special abilities that aid the player during their adventure.

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Screenshots

Lava Shield Upgrade
Ice Shield Upgrade
Ender Shield Upgrade
How to use Shield Forge?
Shield Upgrade Template
Spiked Shield Upgrade

About this Mod

Not Simple Shields

This mod adds several new shields to the game, most with special abilities designed to aid the player in various aspects of the game. Below are all the shields, their recipes, and short descriptions! I hope you'll enjoy this mod! :D

⚠️ All recipes are in the gallery 🖼️

All current shields:

💎 Diamond Shield - A very durable, hard-to-destroy shield.

Netherite Shield - The most durable, hard-to-destroy shield.

🧨 Creeper Shield - Pushes and launches the opponent into the air using a small explosion.

🧊 Ice Shield - Freezes the enemy for a few seconds, giving you time to escape.

🌵 Spiked Shield - While blocking, deals damage to the opponent.

🔥 Lava Shield - Burns the opponent for a few seconds, dealing damage

🌀 Ender Shield - On a successful shield block, when you crouch, shield teleports you to a safe nearby location up to 10 blocks away from your current location.

👻 Shadow Shield - Makes you invisible and fast for a few seconds, allowing you to escape.

🪞 Absorption Shield - When an opponent hits the shield, you gain one point of absorption, which you can then unleash on your next hit against any mob. You can achieve a maximum of 50 absorption damage.

🍾 Experience Shield - When you successfully block with a shield, you gain some experience instantly.

Please report any bugs here!

Available Versions

Not Simple Shields 1.0.0release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
September 29, 2025

How to Install Not Simple Shields on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set neoforge Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the neoforge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

3

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Not Simple Shields". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Not Simple Shields 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 Not Simple Shields compatible with neoforge?

Not Simple Shields officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Not Simple Shields – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Not Simple 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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Details

License
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Server-side
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Supported Versions

1.21.1