Totem Guard
by Vexxy43
Totem Guard keeps the offhand slot locked to totems so a stray click cannot swap out an Totem of Undying during a fight.
What it does
Once enabled, Totem Guard watches the offhand slot and blocks non-totem items from being placed there, so a totem stays equipped at critical moments. A separate inventory highlight marks the items a player most needs to find quickly: totems, ender pearls, golden apples and experience bottles, each in its own color. Players can change which highlights are shown and toggle the offhand lock from a configuration menu opened with Right Shift, and the setting is saved right away.
The mod is a Fabric utility aimed at player-versus-player combat, where a single mistaken click can decide a match. It is built to stay out of the way: the interface is minimal and adds no extra screens beyond the configuration menu. Totem Guard works alongside the game's normal hotkey use and does not replace it, so a totem still needs to be moved into the offhand slot by the player when it is empty.
Key features
Offhand totem lock
Blocks non-totem items from entering the offhand slot, so a Totem of Undying stays ready in that slot.
Color-coded inventory highlights
Marks totems, ender pearls, golden apples and experience bottles with separate high-contrast glows in the inventory and hotbar.
Configuration menu
Opened with Right Shift, the menu toggles each highlight and the totem lock, and changes apply without restarting the game.
Minimal interface
Adds no persistent on-screen elements, so combat views stay uncluttered.
Works with manual hotkeys
Does not override the player's own item swaps; it only guards the offhand slot and adds visual markers.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who fight in PvP and want a locked offhand totem slot and quick visual cues for combat items. The mod runs on the client alone and needs Fabric API as its only dependency.
How it compares
TotemSwapper is a Fabric mod for 1.21.1 that runs client-side only and is released under the MIT License, with no totem lock or inventory highlights listed. Auto Totem Swaper is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.11 that needs client and server, and is also released under the MIT License. TOTEM LOCK is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.21.11 – 26.2 under the MIT License, closer in purpose to the offhand lock in Totem Guard.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totem Guard | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-06 |
| TotemSwapper | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-26 |
| Auto Totem Swaper | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-03-18 |
| TOTEM LOCK | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-11 |
Questions
Does Totem Guard need Fabric API?
Does the server need Totem Guard?
Which game versions does Totem Guard support?
How is the offhand lock turned on or off?
In the catalog
Totem Guard 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
Totem Guard is a lightweight, high-performance Fabric utility designed for competitive Minecraft PvP. Its primary goal is to minimize human error during high-stakes combat by automating offhand safety and providing instant visual clarity for your most important resources. Built with a clean interface, it integrates…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/totem-guard
- Owner
- Vexxy43
- Published
- 2026-05-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15