Sword Blocking
I don't know my version or loader
Client-side mod to restore sword blocking.
You just need to have a shield in your offhand (or be on a ViaVersion server).
Works especially well if you want to use 1.16 or higher on a 1.8 server that is running ViaVersion.
I recommend using this together with Item Model Fix, because it looks a lot better without these seams.
Should be allowed on every server, since it doesn't give you an unfair advantage, as it only changes the visual part of blocking.
If you are looking for a mod that allows sword blocking without a shield, take a look at Parry.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8
- 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 Modrinth — 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.
- Ships as swordblocking-fabric-2.2.2.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 74 KB
- Download link checked 27 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.