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ShieldedZombies

by domkss

Some zombies spawn holding shields, and ShieldedZombies changes how they fight by blocking melee hits and projectiles.

FabricQuiltServer-side onlyAll rights reserved1.19.2 – 26.3

What it does

Zombies have a small chance to spawn with a shield, and a zombie using its shield can block melee attacks and projectiles. The mod adds this as an extra layer of difficulty for players who want more challenge. Only the server needs it, so players join without installing anything. Fabric API is required, and the files target Fabric and Quilt for 1.19.2 – 26.3.

Key features

  1. Shielded spawns

    A zombie has a small chance to spawn with a shield in hand.

  2. Blocked attacks

    A shielded zombie can block both melee attacks and incoming projectiles.

  3. Added difficulty

    Shielded zombies make combat more strategic and add a further challenge to the game.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.31.0.7Not available
26.21.0.7Not available
26.1.21.0.7Not available
26.1.11.0.7Not available
26.11.0.7Not available
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.111.0.7Not available
1.21.101.0.7Not available
1.21.91.0.7Not available
1.21.81.0.7Not available
1.21.71.0.7Not available
1.21.61.0.7Not available
1.21.51.0.7Not available
1.21.41.0.71.0.6
1.21.31.0.71.0.6
1.21.21.0.71.0.6
1.21.11.0.71.0.6
1.211.0.71.0.6
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Optional 2

Cloth Config APIConfiguration Library for Minecraft Mods
Optional
Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

How it compares

Full comparison

Only Zombies Spawn is open source under the MIT License and also runs server-side only, with files for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.18.2 – 26.2. Zombie Enhanced is server-side only and published for 1.21.1 on Fabric, under All rights reserved and not open source. SG Shield is client-side only, so it works differently from this mod.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
ShieldedZombiesFabric and Quilt1.19.2 – 26.3Server-side only2026-09-27
Only Zombies SpawnFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.18.2 – 26.2Server-side only2026-07-08
Zombie EnhancedFabric1.21.1Server-side only2026-04-24
SG ShieldFabric1.21.6 – 1.21.8Client-side only2025-07-23

In the catalog

ShieldedZombies is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,189 Mobs mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Mobs mods11,058Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

Shielded zombies can block melee attacks and projectiles, making combat more challenging and strategic. Perfect for players looking to add an extra layer of difficulty to their Minecraft experience.
domkss, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
domkss
Published
2024-12-25
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-27
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

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