
Shield & Parry
Adding new elements to combat. Parrying and bashing to give you the edge in all encounters (if youre skilled enough)
About this Mod
Shield 'n Parry Mod
This mod makes combat require a higher amount of skill while still letting new pvp-ers have a chance. Learn to parry attacks, bash with your shield, and reflect projectiles.
So, What's Actually New?
1. Weapon Parrying
Press R (configurable) with a weapon just before an attack hits you.
- Perfect timing blocks damage and staggers the attacker
- Weapon matters: Faster weapons = tighter timing windows, faster cooldown recharge
- Feels badass: Screen effects, sounds, and knockback when you nail it
- Fail? You get slowed down briefly. Practice makes perfect.

2. Shield Bashing
Hold block with a shield, then press the parry key.
- Charge forward and knock enemies back
- Applies slowness to anything you hit
- Works with any shield (vanilla or modded)

3. Projectile Reflection
Time a parry right as an arrow or fireball reaches you.
- Deflects it back at the shooter
- Gains extra power on the return trip
- Works with most modded projectiles automatically
- Extremely satisfying (and extremely hard) when you reflect a skeleton's own arrows

AND YES YOU CAN PARRY FALL DAMAGE!!!

Extra Stuff & Compatibility
- Three new enchantments:
- Parry Recovery (less cooldown)
- Parry Window (easier timing)
- Guarding Lunge (stronger bashes)
- Special compatibility with CombatRoll mod: Successful parries refill your dodge charges
- Fully configurable: Turn features on/off, blacklist certain attacks
- No performance hit: Efficient code that doesn't lag your game
- COMPLETELY INCOMPATIBLE FUNCTIONALLY with Tactical Shield Overhaul!!!
You are allowed to use this in modpacks, make videos about it, or add any new compat addons to it.
If you run into bugs or crashes, let me know on Discord: ashagoob
Available Versions
How to Install Shield & Parry 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 & Parry". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Shield & Parry 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 & Parry compatible with neoforge?
Shield & Parry officially supports neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Shield & Parry – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Shield & Parry 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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