ShieldHider
Hides your shield in first-person view to stop it from blocking your screen
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About this Mod
Lightweight client-side utility mod that hides the shield model in first-person view. It simply removes the shield rendering from your own view, ensuring that bulky shields no longer block your screen and field of vision.
Client-side only (no server installation required). Fully compatible with singleplayer and multiplayer.
What it does:
- Hides the shield model from your first-person perspective when you hold it.
- Frees up valuable screen space for much better visibility during combat and exploration.
- Leaves all vanilla shield mechanics, blocking behavior, and hitboxes completely untouched.
- Does not affect how your shield looks to other players or how it renders in third-person view.
Configuration:
This mod works straight out of the box with zero configuration required. Simply drop it into your mods folder and enjoy a clear screen!
Details:
- Client-side only.
- Completely safe to use on any vanilla or modded server.
- Absolutely no server-side logic or gameplay changes.
Please report any bugs, errors, or feature suggestions on Discord: https://discord.gg/4XUPywnEyE
Available Versions
How to Install ShieldHider 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 "ShieldHider". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.1, 1.21.11 (+2 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
ShieldHider 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 ShieldHider compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
ShieldHider officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1, 1.21.11. 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 ShieldHider – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if ShieldHider 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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