GabCraft19's Medieval Shortswords
by GabCraft19
GabCraft19's Medieval Shortswords adds a set of historically inspired shortswords for players who prefer quick, precise melee combat in Minecraft.
What it does
The weapons are short, fast blades in the medieval style, made from several materials so each one suits a different kind of fight. Players who value agility can take enemies with fast strikes at moderate damage, which fits brief, tactical encounters.
The mod is a Fabric addition for Minecraft 1.20 – 1.20.6, released as seven builds across those versions. Client and server both need it, so the server and every player must run the mod. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. It works standalone and is part of the GabCraft19 series, and the author plans it to connect with other mods from the same author as they grow.
Key features
Medieval shortswords
A collection of historically inspired shortswords, added as weapons alongside vanilla equipment.
Material variety
Shortswords are crafted from several materials, so players can pick a blade that matches the combat they expect.
Quick attacks
The blades combine fast attack speed with moderate damage, suited to short tactical fights.
Agile play style
The weapons reward precision and speed rather than raw strength, offering a different approach to melee.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Fast skirmishes
Players who fight groups of mobs or other players can rely on quick strikes to keep pressure on an opponent.
Precision combat
Players who prefer timing and positioning to heavy hits can build their combat around these shortswords.
Who it’s for: Players who like agile melee weapons and medieval-themed equipment, on Fabric servers and clients running Minecraft 1.20 – 1.20.6.
How it compares
Advanced Netherite Medieval Weapons is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 that is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, and it is also client and server. Ranged Knights Medieval Boomsticks and Sharpsticks is a Fabric and Forge mod for 1.20.1 under All rights reserved, focused on ranged and polearm-style weapons. Better Combat Conquest's Medieval Armors and Weapons Patch covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 on Fabric under the MIT License and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GabCraft19's Medieval Shortswords | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-11-26 |
| Advanced Netherite Medieval Weapons | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-02-18 |
| Ranged Knights Medieval Boomsticks and Sharpsticks | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-11-05 |
| Better Combat Conquest's Medieval Armors and Weapons Patch | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2025-10-15 |
Questions
Does Medieval Shortswords need Fabric API?
Do servers need the mod installed?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
GabCraft19's Medieval Shortswords is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 11,154 mods support Minecraft 1.20.6.
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What the author says
GabCraft19's Medieval Shortswords is a weapon mod that adds a collection of historically inspired shortswords to Minecraft. These quick and versatile weapons are perfect for players who value agility and precision in combat, offering a fresh take on medieval weaponry. While this mod works as a standalone addition…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/gabcraft19s-medieval-shortswords
- Owner
- GabCraft19
- Published
- 2024-11-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-11-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15