Unwieldy
The way your hands are formed provide no way of holding a shield upright.
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About this Mod
This mod has been discontinued due to being a maintenance burden and requiring a mixin to loader internals to guarantee that the game doesn't crash upon opening the creative menu.
This mod removes all shields from the game including modded shields (with Fabric Shield Lib compat), and by doing this it makes the game more balanced, more inclusive and more fun for veterans of the game.
Available Versions
How to Install Unwieldy 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 (1.19.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Unwieldy". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.19.2, 1.18.2, 1.18.1 (+1 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Unwieldy 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 (1.19.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Unwieldy compatible with fabric and quilt?
Unwieldy officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.19.2, 1.18.2, 1.18.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Unwieldy – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Unwieldy 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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