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Shield OverhaulMinecraft mod for 1.20.1

Improved shield mechanics like bashing, parrying and more.

client and servernewest supported 1.20.1
Latest version
2.0.4
Minecraft
1.20.1
Java
Java 17+
Loaders
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Licence
LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved
Downloads
1.3M
Updated
19 mo ago
Available on
Modrinth
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One click and Shield Overhaul is installed with the right loader, on hardware built for it.

  • 1.20.1
  • Fabric
  • Forge
  • NeoForge
  • One click mod install
  • Loader matched for you
  • Ryzen CPUs
  • NVMe SSD
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Minecraft versions

Every version Shield Overhaul declares support for, newest first, with the Java runtime that version needs.

Other mods
MinecraftThroughJavaEvidenceReleased
1.20.1Fabric, Forge, NeoForge17+declared12 Jun 2023

Download

From Shield Overhaul’s own host. Nothing is re-hosted here.

2.0.4release5 Feb 2025

shield_overhaul-2.0.4.jar · 0.2 MB · for 1.20.1

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Older versions4
  • 2.0.32 Feb 20251.20.10.2 MB544 downloadsd63614437828…Get
  • 2.0.2-FORGE27 Jan 20251.20.10.3 MB25.5k downloads0e35dec06425…Get
  • 2.0.1-FORGE9 Jan 20251.20.10.3 MB21.1k downloads9cf0172b013f…Get
  • 1.0.313 May 20241.20.10.2 MB114.3k downloadsc75c6de72c62…Get

Frequently asked

Does Shield Overhaul work on Minecraft 1.20.1?

Yes. 1.20.1 is the newest Minecraft version Shield Overhaul declares support for, and the claim comes from the author's own release metadata rather than from a compatibility list somebody maintains by hand.

Do I need to install Shield Overhaul on the client or the server?

Both. Every player needs it installed and so does the server, so anyone joining without it will be refused.

Which platform or loader does Shield Overhaul support?

Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. A build for one platform or loader will not necessarily load on another, so this is the first thing to check before the Minecraft version.

Which Java version do I need for Shield Overhaul?

On the newest Minecraft version it supports, Java 17 or newer. The requirement comes from the Minecraft version you run rather than from the mod itself, so on an older supported Minecraft the answer is that version's Java, not this one.

What licence is Shield Overhaul under?

LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved, as stated by the author on the platform we synced it from. Check the project's own page before redistributing or bundling it.

How do I install Shield Overhaul?

Install the matching loader first, then put the downloaded file in your mods folder and start the game. The loader, the mod and Minecraft all have to be on the same version, which is the usual reason a mod does not appear in game.

Where do I download Shield Overhaul safely?

Start with the author's page on Modrinth, which is where the data here is synced from. MCReference does not host or repackage files. The download link goes to the source recorded for that release; verify the publisher, filename and checksum before running it.

Works on the same versions

Ordered by how much of the recent Minecraft version coverage overlaps, not by popularity.

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Last checked 2 mo ago against Modrinth. We do not host files and we do not republish descriptions; every download link points at the author’s own release.

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