ArmorFade
by pumpkin1zz
ArmorFade lets each player set how faded their own worn armor looks, per equipment slot, without changing what other players see.
What it does
Each armor slot can be configured on its own, covering the helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots. For every slot a player can adjust the opacity, switch the armor hidden, or turn off the enchantment glint. The result is that the character keeps its equipped look while the armor itself becomes easier to see through, which helps when a player wants to show their skin or character style.
The settings only change the local player's own armor. On a server running the mod, participating clients still see other players' customized armor appearance, and each person's personal settings are kept separate. Nobody else's preferences are overridden by one player's choices.
The mod is published for NeoForge on Minecraft 26.1.2 as a single file, version 1.0.0, released 2026-06-05. Either side can run it, and neither needs it, so it works on a client alone, a server alone or both. The code is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved, with a public source link provided.
Key features
Per-slot opacity
Each armor slot gets its own opacity setting, so the helmet can fade while the boots stay fully visible.
Hide armor per slot
Any individual slot can be hidden entirely while the rest of the equipped armor stays rendered.
Enchantment glint control
The glint effect on enchanted armor can be toggled for each slot, independent of the other settings.
Personal multiplayer settings
Armor appearance settings affect only the player who sets them, and other players keep their own preferences.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want more control over how their own equipped armor looks, and server owners who want that control to carry across multiplayer without affecting anyone else's settings.
How it compares
Hide Your Armor is open source under the MIT License, works on Fabric and NeoForge for 1.21.4 – 26.3, and is client-side only, so servers run without it. ArmorVisibility covers 1.21.1 – 26.3 on Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt, is also client-side only, and is not open source. Armor Hider is open source under the MIT License and is client required with server optional, for 1.20 – 26.3 on Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArmorFade | NeoForge | 26.1.2 | Client or server, optional | 2026-06-05 |
| Hide Your Armor | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.4 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-23 |
| ArmorVisibility | Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.21.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-06 |
| Armor Hider | Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.3 | Client required, server optional | 2026-09-21 |
Questions
Which loader does ArmorFade need?
Does the server need ArmorFade installed?
Can one player's settings change what others see?
In the catalog
ArmorFade is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 1,250 Optimization mods for NeoForge. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
ArmorFade is a NeoForge mod that lets players customize how their own armor is rendered. You can configure each armor slot separately, including helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots. Each part can have its own opacity, visibility toggle, and enchantment glint setting. This makes it easier to show your skin or…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/armorfade
- Owner
- pumpkin1zz
- Published
- 2026-06-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15