Shield Crouch

Makes it so shields can only be used on crouch

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About this Mod

Shield Crouch

Allows shielding on crouch, yupyup

More specifically, impedes the usual right click interaction with the shield and replaces it with an automatic activation upon crouching

Doesn't slow you down even more when shielding, you keep your crouching walk speed

Also crouching in water whilst holding a shield will activate it

Should be able to be enabled/disabled per client (the config on the server shouldn't apply it to connecting clients)

Available Versions

Shield Crouch 0.1.0beta

MC 1.21.1neoforge

May 15, 2026

How to Install Shield Crouch 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 "Shield Crouch". 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

Shield Crouch 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 Shield Crouch compatible with neoforge?

Shield Crouch officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Shield Crouch – how to optimize performance?

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