Responsive Shields FAQ

The configuration file is located at `config/responsive-shields.toml` in your Minecraft folder. Open it with any text editor to adjust the raise time value and save the file—changes take effect when you reload the world or restart the game.

Raise time controls how many ticks pass before your shield becomes active after you right-click to raise it. Lower values (like 0) make blocking instant, while higher values (1–2 ticks) add a small delay for balance and to prevent spam-blocking.

It depends on your playstyle and server rules. Instant blocking (0 ticks) is more responsive but can feel too forgiving; many players prefer 1–2 ticks to maintain skill-based combat. Test both settings and adjust based on what feels fair for your situation.

No—the mod only affects your client-side blocking speed. Other players will see normal shield behavior on their end, so you can use Responsive Shields on any server without requiring others to install it.

Make sure you saved the config file and reloaded your world or restarted the game. Also verify the raise time value is actually set to a lower number (like 0 or 1) and not accidentally set to a higher value than the default.

No—Responsive Shields only changes how fast the shield raises. Shield durability, knockback resistance, and all other blocking mechanics remain unchanged.

0 ticks = instant blocking (no delay), 1 tick = barely noticeable delay (very responsive), 2 ticks = slight delay (closer to balanced combat). The difference is subtle; experiment to find what feels right for your reflexes and playstyle.

No—Responsive Shields is lightweight and only modifies the shield delay value. It has no impact on FPS or server performance.

Yes, Responsive Shields is compatible with most combat mods since it only touches shield raise timing. If you experience conflicts, check that no other mod is also modifying shield mechanics, and load Responsive Shields after other combat mods in your mod list.

It changes Minecraft's blocking behavior so your shield responds dynamically to incoming attacks. It removes or adjusts the default 5-tick delay when raising a shield, making blocking faster.

With this mod, the raise time config option defaults to 0 ticks, which means instant blocking. You can change it in the responsive-shields.toml config file .

It supports Minecraft 1.21 through 1.22 and runs on NeoForge.

No. It can be used in multiplayer without requiring other players to install the mod.

Edit the responsive-shields.toml config file . The raiseTime option controls the delay, with a default of 0 ticks for instant blocking.

The default raise time is 0 ticks, which gives instant blocking.

Yes. Setting the raise time to 1 or 2 ticks gives a balance between responsiveness and avoiding excessive block-hitting.

The mod config file has two options: enabled and raiseTime.

Yes, the mod runs on NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21 through 1.22.

Yes. It removes or adjusts the default 5-tick delay when raising a shield, allowing for faster blocking.