ModsFinder

old pvp swords

by nugrevan

Old PvP Swords brings back the classic blocking and attack behavior for crafted swords, on servers that run it.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalMIT License1.21.9 – 26.3

What it does

Crafted swords can block incoming damage the way they did in older versions of the game, and sword spamming, where a player repeats attacks quickly, is restored. Both behaviors come from a datapack or the mod, so players who want a classic combat feel on a server can get it without changing the item list. Only the server needs the mod: players may add it, and they can join without it.

The mod is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and as a data pack, for 1.21.9 – 26.3. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.

Key features

  1. Sword blocking

    Crafted swords block incoming damage as they did in older versions of the game.

  2. Sword spamming

    Repeated sword attacks come back, matching the older PvP rhythm.

  3. Datapack option

    The same behavior can be installed as a data pack, with no mod on the server.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.326.3+mod26.3+mod26.3+mod26.3+mod
26.226.2+mod26.2+mod26.2+mod26.2+mod
26.1.226.1+mod26.1+mod26.1+mod26.1+mod
26.1.126.1+mod26.1+mod26.1+mod26.1+mod
26.126.1+mod26.1+mod26.1+mod26.1+mod
1.21.11old-pvp-sword-1.21.11+modold-pvp-sword-1.21.11+modold-pvp-sword-1.21.11+modold-pvp-sword-1.21.11+mod
1.21.10old_pvp_swords_v1+modold_pvp_swords_v1+modold_pvp_swords_v1+modold_pvp_swords_v1+mod
1.21.9old_pvp_swords_v1+modold_pvp_swords_v1+modold_pvp_swords_v1+modold_pvp_swords_v1+mod
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

How it compares

Full comparison

Sword Blocking Mechanics is a client and server mod for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and open source. Vanilla Sword Blocking is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, covers 1.21.4 – 1.21.10, and only the server needs it, so players may add it but are not required to.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
old pvp swordsFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.21.9 – 26.3Server required, client optional2026-09-17
Sword Blocking MechanicsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.18.2 – 26.3Client and server2026-09-29
Vanilla Sword BlockingFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.21.4 – 1.21.10Server required, client optional2025-03-25

Questions

Does Old PvP Swords need to be on the client?

No. The server requires it and the client may add it, so players can join a server running the mod without installing it.

Can the behavior be used without the mod?

Yes. The data pack version provides the same sword behavior on servers.

In the catalog

old pvp swords 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

More from nugrevan

All projects
unlimited villager trades26.1 – 26.3Better Server Sleep1.21.4 – 26.3Sword Armor Trims1.21.9 – 26.3Unlimited Enchantments1.21.9 – 26.3Tiered Shields1.21.11 – 26.3Elytra Armor Trims1.21.11 – 26.3

Similar mods

VeinMiner1.17 – 26.3Nature's Compass1.7.10 – 26.3Item Highlighter1.12.2 – 26.3Easy Anvils1.18.2 – 26.3Accessories1.20.1 – 1.21.10uku's Armor HUD1.20.1 – 26.3

What the author says

Looking for a mix between old and new pvp? with this datapack/mod you can use your sword to block incoming damages like before 1.9!!!
nugrevan, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
nugrevan
Published
2025-11-08
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-17
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

EquipmentGame mechanics
Open on ModrinthCompare