ManualTotem
ManualTotem is a Fabric client mod that moves a totem into the off-hand from the inventory on demand, so players can replace a popped totem by hand.
What it does
When the mod is active, the cursor is moved onto a totem in the open inventory, so a single key press places one in the off-hand. Pressing E opens the inventory as usual, and the + key switches the feature on or off. Players who want to place totems manually, without an automatic totem swap, use it in place of auto-totem mods, which some servers treat as cheating.
The mod is aimed at crystal PvP, where a popped totem has to be replaced quickly and every second counts. Only the client needs it, so a player can join a server without installing anything on the server side. ManualTotem is for Fabric only, with files for 1.21 – 26.1.2 across 14 release versions. The latest file is 2.0.0 for 26.1.2, published on 2026-04-13, and the code is all rights reserved, so it is not open source.
Key features
Cursor moves to a totem
With the mod enabled, the cursor is placed on an available totem in the open inventory, ready for one click.
Toggle with the + key
Pressing the + key turns the feature on or off, so it can stay out of the way outside of PvP.
Manual placement only
Totems are moved by the player's own input, without automatic swapping, which is the point of the mod.
Inventory access with E
The standard E key still opens the inventory, and the totem helper works from that screen.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Crystal PvP
Replacing a popped totem quickly during crystal fights, where the cursor placement saves time.
Servers with strict rules
Players on servers that forbid automatic totem mods can still place totems themselves with a single key.
Who it’s for: Players who fight in PvP and want faster manual totem replacement, and players whose server rules restrict automatic totem mods.
How it compares
Totem Counter is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21 – 26.2 under All rights reserved, not open source. TotemFlash is client-side on Fabric for 1.21.11 – 26.2 under the MIT License. Auto Totem-Optimized is also client-side on Fabric for 1.21 – 26.3 and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, which makes it an automatic option rather than a manual one.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ManualTotem | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-13 |
| Totem Counter | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-24 |
| TotemFlash | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-29 |
| Auto Totem-Optimized | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-18 |
Questions
Does ManualTotem need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does ManualTotem use?
Does ManualTotem place totems automatically?
Which game versions does ManualTotem support?
In the catalog
ManualTotem is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
This mod is designed for players who want to manually place totems without using auto-totem mods that might be considered cheating on some servers. It helps with crystal PvP situations where you need to quickly replace a popped totem.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/manualtotem
- Owner
- 403_Forbidden
- Published
- 2025-06-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15