Shield Blocks Fall

This mods adds one simple feature, shields block fall damage.

169 Downloads

neoforge

About this Mod

Shield Blocks Fall is a lightweight mod for Minecraft NeoForge 1.21.1 that adds a smart, intuitive feature: when you're falling, simply **look straight down and raise your shield to block fall damage. **Instead of your health taking the hit, your shield absorbs the impact—with durability loss that scales based on the shield's quality and enchantments (like Unbreaking III). It’s a seamless, vanilla-friendly tweak that rewards timing, awareness, and the gear you bring on your adventures.

Available Versions

Shield Blocks Fall 1.0.0release

MC 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5neoforge

June 13, 2025

How to Install Shield Blocks Fall 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 (1.21.5).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Shield Blocks Fall". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

neoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 (+2 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Shield Blocks Fall 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 (1.21.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Shield Blocks Fall compatible with neoforge?

Shield Blocks Fall officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Shield Blocks Fall – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Shield Blocks Fall 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.