SquatShield
SquatShield is a Fabric client-side mod that changes the shield blocking trigger from right-click to the sneak key (default Shift), aligning with the common control scheme used in Bedrock Edition.
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About this Mod
SquatShield is a Fabric client-side mod that changes the shield blocking trigger from right-click to the sneak key (default Shift), bringing it in line with the common control habits of Bedrock Edition.
Available Versions
How to Install SquatShield 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 (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "SquatShield". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+3 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
SquatShield 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 (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is SquatShield compatible with fabric?
SquatShield officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with SquatShield – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if SquatShield 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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