Minecraft Java Edition players can put torches, shields, food, and other items in a dedicated off-hand slot. If you play Minecraft Bedrock Edition — including Pocket Edition on mobile — you may have noticed that off-hand use is more limited. FoxyNoTail’s community-made add-on, Off Hand [Experimental], aims to bring more off-hand flexibility to Bedrock. This guide explains what the add-on is, what you need to install it, and what to check before you enable it.
FoxyNoTail (foxynotail.com): “Off Hand [Experimental] 438K downloads”
Compatibility and requirements
Edição: This add-on is for Minecraft Edição Bedrock, which includes Windows 10/11, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile (Pocket Edition). The FoxyNoTail page does not list a specific Minecraft version number, and the add-on is marked Experimental. Before installing, check the add-on’s download page for the latest compatible release and any required experimental toggles for your current Minecraft version.
Modloader: Bedrock add-ons do not use Forge, Fabric, or OptiFine. Instead, they are installed as behavior packs or resource packs through the game itself. You do not need a modloader for this add-on.
You will need:
- Minecraft Bedrock Edition (any platform that supports add-ons)
- The Off Hand [Experimental] add-on file from FoxyNoTail’s website
- A world where you can enable behavior packs and experimental gameplay
What Off Hand [Experimental] does
Off Hand [Experimental] is a community-created add-on by FoxyNoTail. It is not an official Mojang product, and it is still labeled experimental. The add-on’s name suggests it expands or enables off-hand item functionality in Bedrock, which is typically more limited than Java Edition’s off-hand slot. However, the source page does not provide a detailed feature list, so exact item support and behavior may vary. Treat the 438,000 downloads figure as reported by the creator’s site and not independently verified.
Because this add-on is experimental, you may encounter bugs, unexpected behavior, or compatibility issues after Minecraft updates. Always back up your world before installing.
How to install Off Hand [Experimental]
Follow these steps to add the add-on to a Bedrock world. The exact menu names can differ slightly by device, but the process is similar on PC, mobile, and console where file import is supported.
- Open the FoxyNoTail download page for Off Hand [Experimental] and download the add-on file. It should be a .mcaddon ou .mcpack arquivo.
- Open the downloaded file on your device. Minecraft Bedrock should launch and import the add-on automatically.
- If the file does not import automatically, open Minecraft, go to Configurações > Armazenamento > Import, and select the file.
- Create a new world or edit an existing world.
- In world settings, scroll to Pacotes de comportamento ou Pacotes de recursos, then activate the Off Hand add-on.
- If the add-on prompts you to enable Experimental Gameplay or related beta toggles, turn those on. The exact toggle may be listed on the download page.
- Load the world and test the off-hand slot with a shield, torch, food, or other items.
What to watch out for
- Experimental status: The add-on is not final. Features may change or break when Minecraft updates.
- Download source: Get it from FoxyNoTail’s official website or a trusted source. Avoid random third-party mirrors that may bundle unwanted files.
- Version mismatch: If the add-on was built for an older Bedrock version, it may not work correctly on a new release. Check the page for version notes before updating Minecraft.
- Not official: This is a community-made add-on, not a Mojang or Minecraft feature.
Recap and what’s next
Off Hand [Experimental] by FoxyNoTail is a Bedrock Edition add-on that may give you more Java-like off-hand options, but it is experimental and requires careful installation. Back up your world, download from the creator’s site, and enable the required behavior packs and experimental toggles.
If you want more Bedrock add-on help, visit our Pocket Edition guides or browse the Downloads hub for tested Minecraft resources.
