While holding the barrier item in off-hand the barrier particles won't appear at all. I've included two screenshots, one with the barrier on the offhand and one in the main hand.
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While holding the barrier item in off-hand the barrier particles won't appear at all. I've included two screenshots, one with the barrier on the offhand and one in the main hand.
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Minecraft 17w13b
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