How do I install Sword Blocking Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Old-school PvP Vibe?

Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. Download the .jar. Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile. In MC Java Mods, or directly above on this page.

What Minecraft version does Sword Blocking Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Old-school PvP Vibe work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.20.1. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Sword Blocking Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Old-school PvP Vibe

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Sword Blocking Mod is a client-side tweak that revives the nostalgic sword-blocking animation from Minecraft’s pre-1.9 combat era.

Features:

Restores sword-blocking animation when holding a shield in your offhand.
Works especially well on ViaVersion servers, allowing newer clients to mimic older combat visuals.
Purely cosmetic-doesn’t affect damage, durability, or combat mechanics.
Recommended to pair with Item Model Fix for smoother visuals.

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Sword Blocking Mod Download Links

For Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6

NeoForge version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

Fabric/Quilt version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

For Minecraft 1.21.4

NeoForge version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

Fabric/Quilt version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

For Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21

Fabric/Quilt version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

For Minecraft 1.20.6

Fabric/Quilt version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

For Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.20

Fabric/Quilt version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

For Minecraft 1.19.4

Fabric/Quilt version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

For Minecraft 1.19.3

Fabric/Quilt version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

For All Versions from Minecraft 1.17.1 to Minecraft 1.19.2

Fabric/Quilt version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

For Minecraft 1.16.5

Fabric version: Download from Server 1 – Download from Server 2

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .jar
Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.8, 1.20.1
How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
Where to get it: In MC Java Mods, or directly above on this page.

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.

Verified by MCModsHub

Downloads as 178211.mcaddon
Download size: 82 KB
Download link checked 24 Jul 2026 — working
Mirrored on our own servers — the download does not depend on the original host

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