2handPvP
2handPvP lets a player fight with two weapons at once, alternating attacks between the main hand and the off-hand on Fabric.
What it does
When a player holds an attack-capable tool in each hand, dual-wield mode turns on. Strikes now alternate between the two hands instead of always starting with the main hand. Each strike alternates between the hands, following a sequence that goes main hand, off-hand, main hand again, so combat resembles two-weapon fighting instead of the usual single-hand attack loop.
Each hand keeps its own attack cooldown. When one hand attacks, only that hand enters cooldown while the other keeps recovering in the background. The result is a smoother rhythm that gives the impression of two independent weapons used in turn. Dual-wield attacks carry an extra 0.2 second cooldown compared with single-hand combat, which keeps the system balanced.
2handPvP requires Fabric API. Installation covers the server and each player's game. Files are published for Fabric only, and the latest file, 1.0.0, targets 1.21.11. Builds cover 1.21 – 1.21.11 across 12 release versions, and the mod is released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Alternating hand attacks
Strikes switch between the main hand and the off-hand in turn while both hands hold a weapon.
Per-hand cooldowns
Each hand recovers separately, so one hand can recover while the other attacks.
Balanced dual-wield timing
Dual-wield attacks add a 0.2 second cooldown compared with normal single-hand attacks.
Smoother combat rhythm
The alternating sequence produces a steady rhythm that feels closer to two weapons used in turn.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Player versus player fights
Two players on a server can duel with a weapon in each hand, using the alternating attack sequence.
Single-player combat
A player in a single-player world can use dual-wield attacks against mobs with the same timing rules.
Who it’s for: Players who want melee combat with a weapon in each hand, and server owners who run PvP on Fabric with Fabric API installed.
How it compares
Duelist's Glove is a Fabric and NeoForge mod for 1.21.1, released under the MIT License and open source, with the same client and server environment. Dual Wielder is client-side only, covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 on Fabric, and is under All rights reserved, so servers run without it. Dual Swords is also client and server, covers 1.20 – 1.21.11 on Fabric and Quilt, and uses a custom license, so it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2handPvP | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-05-28 |
| Duelist's Glove | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-28 |
| Dual Wielder | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-05-24 |
| Dual Swords | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2025-12-21 |
Questions
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What the author says
This mod adds a dual-wield melee combat system. When the player holds a weapon or attack-capable tool in both hands, dual-wield mode becomes active. In this mode, attacks no longer always come from the main hand. Instead, each strike alternates between hands in sequence: first the main hand, then the off-hand, then…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/2handpvp
- Owner
- pisankusgaming
- Published
- 2026-04-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15