Guarding
Modby ExDrill
Adds in new shield mechanics and enchantments to make them more complete!
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
1,157,745
CurseForge ID
607221
Modrinth Downloads
892,769
Modrinth ID
aV1COQ7a
Last Updated
Jun 12, 2026
Description

## 📕 About
Guarding is a small-scale fabric mod that expands upon the Shield, implementing new mechanics and unique enchantments. Most of the features are also configurable!
## ⭐Features
* **Parrying**! Time your blocks just right and perform a parry, pushing back enemies and flinging back projectiles.
* **Pummeling**, a new enchantment that increases parry knockback.
* **Barbed**, a new enchantment which applies thorns onto your shield.
* The **Netherite Shield**! A tough shield that's more durable, fire resistant, and grants some knockback resistance.
* **Shield Trims!** The Netherite Shield utilizes armor trims, instead of banners for cosmetics.
* **Instantaneous Blocking**! Shields will now block quicker, similar to the Combat Test snapshots.
## 👏 Contributors
* Thanks to [Outer Cloud](https://modrinth.com/user/outercloudstudio) for creating the logo!
* Thanks to [Chikorita Lover](https://modrinth.com/user/Chikorita-Lover) for their contributions to the Netherite Shield!
* Thanks to [XKZGx](https://twitter.com/MEGATREX4) for Ukrainian localisations!
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Fabric
Game Versions
1.18.2
1.19.2
1.20
1.20.1
1.20.2
1.20.5
1.20.6
1.21
1.21.1
Screenshots
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Included in Modpacks
Vanilla Horizons