Sword Parry
by Zellior
Sword Parry lets a player holding a sword enchanted with Parry deflect incoming projectiles back at enemies when the swing is timed correctly.
What it does
Parry is a new enchantment that turns sword timing into a defensive move. A player holding an enchanted sword can deflect incoming projectiles, including arrows, tridents, fireballs and wither skulls, which are redirected back toward the enemy. Projectiles from shulkers are not affected. A successful parry produces visual sparks so the player can see it happen.
Parry has three levels. The second level deflects with double speed damage. The third creates a slowing field around the player while still deflecting with double speed damage. The enchantment can be obtained through trading with an enchanter, so it does not depend on finding it in the world.
Sword Parry is a Fabric mod with files for 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3 and 1.21.11, and the latest file is 1.0 for 26.3. It is server-side only, so players join without installing anything. The code is released under the MIT License, but the mod is not open source.
Key features
Parry enchantment
A sword enchantment that lets the holder deflect projectiles with correct timing.
Projectile redirection
Arrows, tridents, fireballs and wither skulls are sent back toward the enemy after a parry.
Three enchantment levels
Level two adds double speed damage on deflection; level three adds a slowing field around the player.
Visual feedback
A successful parry shows sparks, so the timing can be read during combat.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Combat with ranged enemies
Skeletons, drowned and blazes fire projectiles that a parrying player can return during a fight.
Enchanter trading
Players who cannot find the enchantment in the world can obtain it from an enchanter through trading.
Who it’s for: Server owners who want a timing-based sword mechanic on a Fabric server, and players who fight with swords against projectile-heavy mobs.
How it compares
Projectile Deflection is a mod for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.21 – 26.2, under the MIT License and not open source; the server needs it, while players may add it. Sidearms is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 released under All rights reserved, and both the server and every player need it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword Parry | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-05 |
| Projectile Deflection | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21 – 26.2 | Server required, client optional | 2026-06-16 |
| Sidearms | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-08 |
Questions
Does Sword Parry need to be installed on the client?
Which loader does Sword Parry use?
Does Sword Parry affect shulker bullets?
In the catalog
Sword Parry is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,630 Magic mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Sword Parry adds a timing-based combat mechanic to Minecraft. When holding a sword enchanted with Parry, players can deflect incoming projectiles by timing their swings correctly.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/parry-enchant
- Owner
- Zellior
- Published
- 2026-04-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15