Fryc's Parry (aka Sword Parry)

Requires Fabric API

Requires Cloth Config

Forge: Requires Sinytra Connector

Adds parry mechanics and allows blocking with items other than shield.

Block and parry:

You can use some items (tools by default) to block attacks.

Press parry key (R by default) to start blocking.

Player takes less damage while blocking (value depends on item that is being used).

Using block action right before taking a hit triggers parry:

• parrying attack or projectile negates damage
• parrying melee attack knocks back and slows enemy

The 5-tick block delay from vanilla is removed in this mod, but not for explosions:

• explosions can't be blocked or parried with items other than shield
• shields can block explosions, but must be held for 5 ticks
• if shield was held for less than 5 ticks, it will absorb only 20% damage

Cooldown:

Item starts cooling down when player interrupts block action, changes item or attacks.

Cooldown after parry is shorter.

Enchantments:

This mod makes shield enchantable and adds 3 parry related enchantments:

• Reflex - makes parrying easier by increasing parry ticks by 1 per level
• Counterarrack - deals damage to parried enemies (20% - 50% of players damage)
• Parry - strengthens parry effects

Configuration:

Keybinds:

To set parrying to right click (Use Key), unbind Parry Key.

There is also "Prevent using parry key" which prevents player from blocking or parrying

Config files:

You can access config via Mod Menu

Config files are inside 'frycparry' folder

Datapacks:

You can modify pool of items that can parry and modify parry attributes for each item individually

More info here