A simple Minecraft data pack that restores and enhances sword blocking in modern versions of Minecraft.
Warning
This pack is based on features introduced in Minecraft Java Snapshot 25w04a. These features could be changed at any time during the snapshot cycle, so please be aware that the pack may break (or be abandoned entirely) in future snapshots.
- Newly crafted swords can be used to block attacks by right-clicking while holding the sword in the main hand
- Swords block a percentage of damage from incoming attacks and lose durability points for each attack blocked, based on the material type of the sword:
| Sword | Damage Blocked | Durability Lost* |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden | 20% | 7 |
| Golden | 25% | 9 |
| Stone | 30% | 5 |
| Iron | 40% | 4 |
| Diamond | 50% | 3 |
| Netherite | 60% | 2 |
- per 10 damage blocked
Note
The changes made by this pack do not apply to:
- Swords crafted before installation
- Swords dropped by mobs
- Swords traded by Villagers
- Swords found in loot chests
- Swords combined by crafting
- Swords taken from the Creative inventory
- Swords given through commands
- Modded or non-vanilla swords
| Minecraft Version | Pack Version |
|---|---|
| 25w04a - 25w08a | v0.3.2 |
In the future, versions for older game updates and snapshots can be found here.
Please open any support requests here on GitHub or on Discord:
