old pvp swords
Bring back the old pvp blocking mechanic to all crafted swords !
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About this Mod
Looking for a mix between old and new pvp ?
with this datapack/mod you can use your sword to block incoming damages like before 1.9 !!!
/!\ this datapack/mod does not bring back sword spamming to make sure pvp is not about who is attacking first
Available Versions
How to Install old pvp swords on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "old pvp swords". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
old pvp swords server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is old pvp swords compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
old pvp swords officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. 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 old pvp swords – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if old pvp swords 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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