UltimateSwords
by ViratS-best
UltimateSwords, a Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.1, adds a set of custom swords whose power comes from their own base design rather than from enchantments.
What it does
Each sword in the collection has distinct abilities and stats, with unique effects built into the weapon itself. The mod removes traditional vanilla enchantments from the equation: Sharpness, Looting, Unbreaking and Mending cannot be applied to these blades, so combat depends on the sword's inherent capabilities. Progression is simplified, with a flatter power curve and no enchantment grinding.
The mod is for players who want a different combat style from enchantment-based gear, and for those who prefer weapons to be strategic choices with defined strengths. It is released under the MIT License and is open source, with its source code and issue tracker publicly available. Files target Minecraft 1.21.1 on Fabric only, with 1.0.0 as the latest build, published on 2025-08-22.
Key features
Custom swords collection
A set of custom blades, each with its own stats, abilities and gameplay mechanics, to wield in combat.
Built-in sword abilities
Special properties and powers belong to each sword, so its strength does not depend on external enchantments.
Enchantment-free design
Vanilla enchantments like Sharpness, Looting, Unbreaking and Mending cannot be applied to the custom blades.
Simplified progression
The power curve is simplified, so players advance through the swords without repetitive enchantment grinding.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players on Minecraft 1.21.1 with Fabric who want custom swords with distinct abilities, and who prefer a combat experience where weapon strength is fixed by the design.
How it compares
Extra more Swords is a client-side only Fabric mod for 1.21.8, under All rights reserved and not open source, so players can join servers without installing it. Combat Enchantments is a client and server Fabric mod that targets 1.17.1 – 1.20.6, released under the CC0 1.0 Universal license and open source. Both build on enchantments, while UltimateSwords removes them and targets 1.21.1 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UltimateSwords | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Not published | 2025-08-22 |
| Extra more Swords | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2026-04-01 |
| Combat Enchantments | Fabric | 1.17.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-05-17 |
Questions
Does UltimateSwords need Fabric API?
Do vanilla enchantments work on the custom swords?
Must the server run UltimateSwords too?
In the catalog
UltimateSwords is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,630 Magic mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Master the Blade. Redefine Combat. # Just finished full mod on 8/21/25 at 9:00PM! Ultimate Swords is a Fabric mod for Minecraft that introduces a collection of powerful and unique custom swords, each designed with distinct abilities and stats to enhance your combat experience.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ultimateswords
- Owner
- ViratS-best
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15