ShieldedZombies

Zombies have a small chance of spawning with a shield, and they can use it to block attacks and projectiles.

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About this Mod

Shielded Zombies

Description

This mod adds a small chance for zombies to spawn with a shield in their offhand.

Shielded zombies can block melee attacks and projectiles, making combat more challenging and strategic.

Perfect for players looking to add an extra layer of difficulty to their Minecraft experience.

Can you survive the rise of the Shielded Zombies?

Modpack Permission:

Feel free to use it in any modpacks.

Bug Report:

Report bugs at the github page.

Available Versions

shielded-zombies-mc26.1.2-1.0.7release

MC 26.1.2fabric

April 21, 2026

shielded-zombies-mc26.1.1-1.0.7release

MC 26.1.1fabric

April 21, 2026

shielded-zombies-mc26.1-1.0.7release

MC 26.1fabric

April 21, 2026

shielded-zombies-mc1.21.11-1.0.7release

MC 1.21.11fabric

December 16, 2025

ShieldedZombies 1.0.7release

MC 1.21.9, 1.21.10fabric

November 9, 2025

How to Install ShieldedZombies on Your Server

Order Server

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

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricquilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+22 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

ShieldedZombies server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is ShieldedZombies compatible with fabric and quilt?

ShieldedZombies officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with ShieldedZombies – how to optimize performance?

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