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Bring back sword blocking

This mechanic would reduce incoming mob damage by 25% and would work as a backup for players whose shield broke during combat. The amount of damage sword blocking reduces could be modified through enchantments and could from 50 to 75%. This would obviously not work on a creeper.
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    It would have to be much weaker than a shield and can only block melee attacks, no projectiles nor explosions.

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    Don't like that, you should be able to block all attacks!

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    ^That's not logical. Swords are much skinnier and weaker than shields. Plus, it cannot be a replacement for or make shields obsolete if it can also block everything.