Handcuff Mod
by qurz
Handcuff Mod lets a player restrain another player with handcuffs, a lockpick-style process that a restrained player cannot escape without help.
What it does
Handcuffs are used on a player who is holding them: a right click on another player starts the restraint, and the target must stay close for one second for the process to complete. Once restrained, the player's items drop to the ground, the restrained player cannot pick up new items, movement speed is reduced and jumping is disabled.
A restrained player can be led by the one holding the handcuffs, who starts leading with a left click. The mod is built on Fabric and needs Fabric API to run. Its environment is client and server, so the server and every player need it, and files cover 1.21 and 1.21.1 under the Apache License 2.0, which is not open source.
Key features
Handcuffs as a lockpick
Handcuffs are added as an item, and a right click on a player holding them begins the restraint.
Proximity requirement
The target must remain near the restraining player for one second before the process completes.
Dropped items and blocked pickups
Once restrained, the player's items fall to the ground and the player cannot pick up new ones.
Movement limits
A restrained player moves more slowly and cannot jump.
Leading a restrained player
A left click by the handcuff holder starts leading the restrained player along.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Roleplay servers
Servers that run arrest or prison scenarios can use the restraint and leading mechanics as part of play.
Who it’s for: Players and server owners who want a restraint mechanic for roleplay or adventure scenarios on Fabric, for 1.21 and 1.21.1.
How it compares
CuffsX is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 under the MIT License, and it is open source, so it targets an older release than Handcuff Mod. Locktouch works with Fabric and Quilt for 1.21.9 – 1.21.11 and is also open source under the MIT License, so it covers newer versions. Advanced Keystrokes is client-side only, so players install it alone, and it is not open source, with All rights reserved as its license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handcuff Mod | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2024-12-19 |
| CuffsX | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-04-22 |
| Locktouch | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21.9 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-19 |
| Advanced Keystrokes | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-01 |
Questions
Does Handcuff Mod need Fabric API?
Does the server need Handcuff Mod installed?
Which game versions does Handcuff Mod support?
In the catalog
Handcuff Mod is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/handcuff-mod
- Owner
- qurz
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-12-19
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15