Sword Blocking

Client-side mod to restore sword blocking. You just need to have a shield in your offhand (or be on a ViaVersion server).

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Sword Blocking works completely client-side!

About this Mod

Client-side mod to restore sword blocking.
You just need to have a shield in your offhand (or be on a ViaVersion server).
Works especially well if you want to use 1.16 or higher on a 1.8 server that is running ViaVersion.

I recommend using this together with Item Model Fix, because it looks a lot better without these seams.

Should be allowed on every server, since it doesn't give you an unfair advantage, as it only changes the visual part of blocking.

If you are looking for a mod that allows sword blocking without a shield, take a look at Parry.

Available Versions

SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - NeoForge 1.21.6release

MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8neoforge

June 19, 2025

SwordBlocking 2.2.2 - Fabric 1.21.6release

MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric, quilt

June 19, 2025

SwordBlocking 2.2.1 - Fabric 1.21.4release

MC 1.21.4fabric, quilt

December 13, 2024

SwordBlocking 2.2.1 - NeoForge 1.21.4release

MC 1.21.4neoforge

December 13, 2024

SwordBlocking 2.2.0 - NeoForge 1.21.4release

MC 1.21.4neoforge

December 6, 2024

How to Install Sword Blocking 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 (1.21.8).

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricneoforgequilt

Minecraft Versions

1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+26 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sword Blocking 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Sword Blocking compatible with fabric and neoforge and quilt?

Sword Blocking officially supports fabric, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Sword Blocking – how to optimize performance?

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