Shield and Parry
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.21. Download on the author's site.
Adding new elements to combat. Parrying and bashing to give you the edge in all encounters (if youre skilled enough)
⬇ Download on CurseForgeImportant note: This mod will no longer be updated on Curseforge, for further additions and patches you can find this project on Modrinth
Shield 'n Parry Mod
This mod makes combat require a higher amount of skill while still letting new pvp-ers have a chance. Learn to parry attacks, bash with your shield, and reflect projectiles.
So, What's Actually New?
1. Weapon Parrying
Press R (configurable) with a weapon just before an attack hits you.
- Perfect timing blocks damage and staggers the attacker
- Weapon matters: Faster weapons = tighter timing windows, faster cooldown recharge
- Feels badass: Screen effects, sounds, and knockback when you nail it
- Fail? You get slowed down briefly. Practice makes perfect.

2. Shield Bashing
Put up your shield, then hold the parry key.
- Charge forward and knock enemies back
- The longer you hold, the harder the impact
- Applies slowness to anything you hit
- Works with any shield (vanilla or modded)

3. Projectile Reflection
Time a parry right as an arrow or fireball reaches you.
- Deflects it back at the shooter
- Gains extra power on the return trip
- Works with most modded projectiles automatically
- Extremely satisfying (and extremely hard) when you reflect a skeleton's own arrows

AND YES YOU CAN PARRY FALL DAMAGE!!!

Extra Stuff & Compatibility
- Three new enchantments:
- Parry Recovery (less cooldown)
- Parry Window (easier timing)
- Guarding Lunge (stronger bashes)
- Special compatibility with CombatRoll mod: Successful parries refill your dodge charges
- Fully configurable: Turn features on/off, blacklist certain attacks
- No performance hit: Efficient code that doesn't lag your game
- COMPLETELY INCOMPATIBLE FUNCTIONALLY with Tactical Shield Overhaul!!!
You are allowed to use this in modpacks, make videos about it, or add any new compat addons to it.
If you run into bugs or crashes, let me know on Discord: lynxomancer
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.21.1
- 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: 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.
Shield and Parry is a free Minecraft Java mod. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21.1. Downloaded 2,258 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.