Sword Blocking Mechanics Mod FAQ

Hold a sword in your main hand and right-click (use) while an attack is incoming. Your character will raise the sword into a defensive block, and any damage taken during that block is reduced.

Yes, that's the whole point of this mod. It re-adds the old right-click sword block to modern versions of the game where it was removed in favor of shields.

A successful sword block reduces incoming damage by half. It's not a full negation like a shield can be, so you'll still take some damage.

Yes, right-clicking with a sword blocks incoming projectiles the same way it blocks melee attacks, reducing the damage you take. It won't deflect the projectile back, it just softens the hit.

Make sure you're holding an actual sword in your main hand and right-clicking, not left-clicking. If you're holding a shield in your offhand, the game may prioritize the shield instead.

If you have a shield equipped in your offhand, right-click will usually raise the shield instead of the sword. Put the shield away if you want to use sword blocking.

Any sword type works with this mod, including wooden, stone, iron, gold, diamond, and netherite swords. The block mechanic is tied to the sword item itself, not a specific tier.

Yes, sword blocking reduces damage from other players' melee and projectile attacks just like it does against mobs. It's a useful way to survive a hit while you reposition or counter.

It generally works alongside vanilla shields, but combat overhaul mods that change blocking or attack timing may conflict. Test with your other combat mods and check load order if blocking behaves oddly.

No, the mechanic is lightweight since it only changes how right-click and damage are handled. It shouldn't have any noticeable impact on performance, even in large fights.