SwitchHand

Switch main hand with hotkey (works on servers)

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About this Mod

SwitchHand

SwitchHand allows you to change the Main Hand setting you can find in Options > Skin Customization... > Main Hand between right and left with a hotkey. Making you ambidextrous!

The default hotkey to change your main hand is v it can be changed in the keybinds menu, in the "Inventory" category under "Switch Main Hand".

⚠ Warning

This mod allows you to do something that usually not possible in vanilla Minecraft. Some public server might not allow it, make sure you are allowed to use it if you play there.

Available Versions

SwitchHand V1.0.1release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3, 1.21.4, 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric

November 25, 2024

SwitchHand V1.0release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2, 1.21.3fabric

November 14, 2024

How to Install SwitchHand 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 "SwitchHand". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9 (+9 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

SwitchHand 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 SwitchHand compatible with fabric?

SwitchHand 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 SwitchHand – how to optimize performance?

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