
TotemGuard
TotemGuard is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.4 that blocks non-totem items from being placed in your offhand slot, with optional sound and chat notification. Includes item highlighting and an in-game GUI.
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About this Mod
TotemGuard is a lightweight client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.4 that helps you manage your offhand slot and never accidentally place the wrong item there.
Features
Totem Lock
Blocks any non-totem item from being placed in your offhand slot. If you try to put something other than a Totem of Undying in your offhand, it will automatically be moved back to your inventory. You can also enable a sound alert and a chat notification whenever this happens, so you always know when the lock is active.
Item Highlighting
Highlight any item of your choice on your hotbar and offhand with a fully customizable color. This makes it easy to spot important items at a glance during intense gameplay. You can add multiple items to highlight at the same time, each with its own color.
In-game GUI
All features can be toggled on and off instantly through an easy-to-use in-game GUI, opened by pressing the R key. No need to restart the game or edit config files.
Language Support
The mod fully supports English and Polish. The language is automatically selected based on your Minecraft language settings.
Notes
- Client-side only, works on any server
- Supports both left and right main hand settings
- Designed for PvP and survival players who rely on their Totem of Undying
Available Versions
How to Install TotemGuard 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 (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "TotemGuard". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
TotemGuard 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 (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is TotemGuard compatible with fabric?
TotemGuard officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with TotemGuard – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if TotemGuard 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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