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Sword Blocking

by Motschen

Sword Blocking lets players raise a sword into a block pose without holding a shield, as a client-side visual change.

FabricNeoForgeQuiltClient-side onlyMIT LicenseOpen source1.16 – 1.21.8

What it does

On the client, the mod restores sword blocking for players who hold a sword and have a shield in the offhand slot, so the sword can be raised into the blocking pose. It only changes what is shown; it does not alter combat results, which is why the author describes it as allowed on servers. Fabric API is required on Fabric and Quilt, and the mod is published for Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt across 25 release versions, 1.16 – 1.21.8.

Key features

  1. Sword blocking pose

    Raises a sword into the blocking pose, restoring a block animation that later versions removed from swords.

  2. Visual change only

    Only the appearance of blocking is changed, so the mod does not give an unfair advantage in combat.

  3. Pairs with Item Model Fix

    The author recommends the Item Model Fix mod alongside it, since the blocking pose looks better with it installed.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.21.82.2.2-fabric2.2.2-neoforge2.2.2-fabric
1.21.72.2.2-fabric2.2.2-neoforge2.2.2-fabric
1.21.62.2.2-fabric2.2.2-neoforge2.2.2-fabric
1.21.42.2.1-fabric2.2.1-neoforge2.2.1-fabric
1.21.12.1.0-fabric2.1.0-neoforge2.1.0-fabric
1.212.1.0-fabric2.1.0-neoforge2.1.0-fabric
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.20.62.0.0Not available2.0.0
1.20.11.3.1Not available1.3.1
1.201.3.1Not available1.3.1
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.19.41.3.0Not available1.3.0
1.19.31.2.0Not available1.2.0
1.19.21.1.0Not available1.1.0
1.19.11.1.0Not available1.1.0
1.191.1.0Not available1.1.0
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

How it compares

Full comparison

Shield to Sword Block is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.11, released under the MIT License. Parry is not in the catalog, so the closest comparison is Shield Crosshair Indicator, a client-side Fabric and Quilt mod for 1.21.10 – 26.3 under All rights reserved.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Sword BlockingFabric, NeoForge and Quilt1.16 – 1.21.8Client-side only2025-06-19
Shield to Sword BlockFabric1.21.11Client-side only2026-03-26
Shield Crosshair IndicatorFabric and Quilt1.21.10 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-15

Questions

Does Sword Blocking need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is listed as a required dependency and must be installed next to the mod on Fabric or Quilt.

Does Sword Blocking have to be installed on servers?

No. Only the player's game needs it, and servers run without it.

In the catalog

Sword Blocking is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 1.21.817,695

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What the author says

Client-side mod to restore sword blocking. You just need to have a shield in your offhand (or be on a ViaVersion server). Works especially well if you want to use 1.16 or higher on a 1.8 server that is running ViaVersion.
Motschen, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Motschen
Published
2020-12-13
Updated on Modrinth
2025-06-19
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

Utility
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