Sword Blocking

Adds the old sword blocking back so you can say hello and It is completely server-sided!!

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About this Mod

What this datapack/mod adds

This datapack/mod will let you block with swords like it was in 1.8 but with all the other 1.9 features. You can explore the world and say hello by waggling your sword at people.

Note

once added to world it cannot be reversed

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Available Versions

1.4.3 - Modrelease

MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.2-snapshot-1, 26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-2fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

April 11, 2026

1.4.3release

MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.2-snapshot-1, 26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-2datapack

April 11, 2026

1.4.2 - Modrelease

MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.2-snapshot-1, 26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-2fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt

April 10, 2026

1.4.2release

MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.2-snapshot-1, 26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-2datapack

April 10, 2026

1.4.1 - Pluginrelease

MC 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, 1.21.11bukkit, folia, paper, purpur, spigot

March 15, 2026

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 bukkit Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the bukkit loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2-snapshot-2).

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

bukkitdatapackfabricfoliaforgeneoforgepaperpurpurquiltspigot

Minecraft Versions

26.2-snapshot-2, 26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-1 (+61 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sword Blocking server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong bukkit 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 (26.2-snapshot-2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Sword Blocking compatible with bukkit and datapack and fabric and folia and forge and neoforge and paper and purpur and quilt and spigot?

Sword Blocking officially supports bukkit, datapack, fabric, folia, forge, neoforge, paper, purpur, quilt, spigot for Minecraft 26.2-snapshot-2, 26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-1. 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 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.