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Auto-Shield Reborn

by Kishku7

Auto-Shield Reborn makes a held shield block incoming hits automatically, without the player raising it, for both the server and every player who joins.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltClient and serverAll rights reserved1.20 – 26.3

What it does

A shield held in either hand blocks melee attacks and projectiles that arrive inside a 180-degree arc in front of the player. The block happens automatically, so the player does not need to raise the shield. Each blocked hit costs durability, and the amount per hit is set by the server within a range of 0 to 10. Because the server makes the blocking decision, dedicated servers apply it even to players who never installed the mod.

The mod adds blocks, items and commands. Operators can change the durability cost in game, and the server clamps, saves and syncs the value to everyone. The config screen opens through ModMenu on Fabric, and through a button in the mod list on Forge and NeoForge. Fabric API is required on Fabric. Builds are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, covering 1.20 – 26.3 across 21 release versions, with snapshot builds also published. The code is not open source; the mod is released under All rights reserved.

Key features

  1. Automatic blocking

    A held shield blocks hits in a 180-degree arc in front of the player without any raise input.

  2. Server-set durability cost

    Each blocked hit costs a configurable amount of durability, with the server setting the value from 0 to 10.

  3. Shield animation and sound

    Blocking plays the shield sound and a swing of the arm, and the shield chips when the configured cost applies.

  4. In-game config screen

    Operators can edit the durability cost in game, and the server stores the value and syncs it to every player.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.31.3.0+26.3Not available1.3.0+26.3-neoforgeNot available
26.21.2.0+26.2Not available1.2.0+26.2-neoforgeNot available
26.1.21.2.0+26.1Not available1.2.0+26.1.2-neoforgeNot available
26.1.11.2.0+26.1Not available1.2.0+26.1.2-neoforgeNot available
26.11.2.0+26.1Not available1.2.0+26.1.2-neoforgeNot available
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.111.1.0+1.21.111.1.0+1.21.11-forge1.1.0+1.21.11-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.11
1.21.101.1.0+1.21.101.1.0+1.21.10-forge1.1.0+1.21.11-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.10
1.21.91.2.0+1.21.91.1.0+1.21.10-forge1.1.0+1.21.11-neoforge1.2.0+1.21.9
1.21.81.1.0+1.21.81.1.0+1.21.8-forge1.1.0+1.21.8-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.8
1.21.71.1.0+1.21.81.1.0+1.21.8-forge1.1.0+1.21.8-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.8
1.21.61.1.0+1.21.61.1.0+1.21.8-forge1.1.0+1.21.8-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.6
1.21.51.1.0+1.21.51.1.0+1.21.5-forge1.1.0+1.21.5-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.5
1.21.41.1.0+1.21.41.1.0+1.21.1-forge1.1.0+1.21.1-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.4
1.21.31.1.0+1.21.31.1.0+1.21.1-forge1.1.0+1.21.1-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.3
1.21.21.1.0+1.21.21.1.0+1.21.1-forge1.1.0+1.21.1-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.2
1.21.11.1.0+1.21.11.1.0+1.21.1-forge1.1.0+1.21.1-neoforge1.1.0+1.21.1
1.211.1.0+1.211.1.0+1.21.1-forge1.1.0+1.21.1-neoforge1.1.0+1.21
1.20.x4 of 4 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

How it compares

Full comparison

Copper Shields is open source under the MIT License, is a server-required mod that clients may skip, and covers 1.21 – 26.2. Shield of Undying is also licensed under the MIT License and is server-required with client optional, but it targets 1.21.2 – 26.3. Auto Block is not open source and runs on Fabric and NeoForge only, requiring both client and server for 1.21 – 26.2. Auto-Shield Reborn is not open source and needs both client and server across 1.20 – 26.3, while its listed loaders include Quilt.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Auto-Shield RebornFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.20 – 26.3Client and server2026-09-19
Copper ShieldsFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.21 – 26.2Server required, client optional2026-08-09
Shield of UndyingFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.21.2 – 26.3Server required, client optional2025-08-29
Auto BlockFabric and NeoForge1.21 – 26.2Client and server2026-06-28

Questions

Does Auto-Shield Reborn need Fabric API?

Yes, Fabric API is required on Fabric. Forge, NeoForge and Quilt builds do not list it as a dependency.

Does the server need the mod?

Yes. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too.

Can the durability cost be changed without restarting?

Yes. Operators can edit the cost in game, and the server clamps, persists and syncs the value to everyone.

Which loader should be used for the latest version?

Fabric and NeoForge have the newest file for 26.3, released 2026-09-19. Forge's latest file targets 1.21.11, and Quilt's targets 1.21.9.

In the catalog

Auto-Shield Reborn is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Equipment mods17,631Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

Hold a shield in either hand and you automatically block any hit a raised shield would normally block - no need to raise it. All blocking is server-authoritative, so it works on dedicated servers even for players who do not have the mod installed. Hold a shield. Each automatic block plays the shield sound, swings…
Kishku7, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Kishku7
Published
2026-06-11
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-19
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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