Classic Sword Blocking
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.21. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThis mod adds the defensive mechanism from pre-1.9 versions, allowing new version players to experience this classic and useful feature. When the player is holding a sword, right-clicking will enable defense, blocking some damage including from bows and explosions. Defense can negate half of the damage inflicted on the player by an attack. Using a sword to defend at any time will not decrease the sword's durability.


- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21
- 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: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Classic Sword Blocking is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21, 1.21.1 and newer. Downloaded 378,195 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.