shield settings
by 16zk
Shield Settings is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.11 that changes how shields look during combat, so players can read shield state at a glance.
What it does
The shield size can be set anywhere from 50% to 200%, and the colors used for a normal shield and a stunned shield can each be customized. Once a shield's cooldown ends, it returns to its normal color automatically. The mod detects the local player's shield cooldown and estimates when nearby players' shields are stunned, then shows that through an optional color overlay.
An axe that disables a shield can switch the shield to its configured stun color, and a visual indicator for disabled shields can be turned off. Configuration is available through Mod Menu integration, and the interface includes English and French translations. Shield Settings runs on the client alone, so players install it and servers do not need it. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source. The only published file targets 1.21.11.
Key features
Adjustable shield size
The shield can be drawn between 50% and 200% of its default size.
Custom shield colors
Separate colors can be set for a normal shield and a stunned shield.
Cooldown detection
The local player's shield cooldown is tracked, and the shield returns to its normal color when it ends.
Stun estimation for nearby players
Stuns on other players' shields are estimated on the client and shown with an optional color overlay.
Axe disable indicator
A shield disabled by an axe can take on the configured stun color, and the indicator can be turned off.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
AxePvP Evolved is also client-side only and published for 1.21 – 1.21.11, but its license is All rights reserved and it is not open source. Shield Disabled Indicator is client-side only, covers 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 and is under All rights reserved. Shield Settings covers only 1.21.11 and is released under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| shield settings | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-12 |
| AxePvP Evolved | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-05 |
| Shield Disabled Indicator | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-23 |
Questions
Does Shield Settings need to be installed on the server?
Which game version does Shield Settings support?
Can the shield colors and size be changed in game?
In the catalog
shield settings is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Shield Settings is a client-side Fabric mod that improves shield combat readability. Customize your shield's size and colors to make combat easier to read. When an axe disables a shield, it changes to the configured stun color. Once the cooldown ends, the shield automatically returns to its normal color.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/shild-settings
- Owner
- 16zk
- Published
- 2026-07-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15