Cactus ViewModel
by Anar4ist
Cactus ViewModel lets players change how held items look in first-person view, with position, rotation and scale controls built into the game.
What it does
Vanilla Minecraft fixes the position of items shown in first-person view. Cactus ViewModel removes that limit with a transform editor that runs inside the game, so a player can adjust nine sliders for position, rotation and scale on the X, Y and Z axes and see the result live, without editing resource packs or external files.
An item filter sets which items the transforms apply to, for example swords only or tools only. An optional setting extends the transforms to the off-hand slot, and a reset button restores the vanilla defaults in one click. The mod is useful for content creators who need held items framed precisely on screen, and for players who prefer a different placement for their gear.
The mod is a Fabric mod for 1.21.4 only. It is client-side only, so servers need no installation, and it works on vanilla, modded and multiplayer servers alike. It is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Nine transform sliders
Position, rotation and scale can be set on each of the X, Y and Z axes, giving fine control over held items.
Item filter
The transforms can be limited to all items, swords only or tools only, so other items keep their default view.
Off-hand support
An optional setting applies the same transforms to the item in the off-hand slot.
One-click reset
A reset button restores the vanilla first-person defaults for every transform.
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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: Content creators who film or photograph held items, and players who want a different first-person view of their gear. Only the client needs the mod, so it suits single-player and multiplayer players alike.
How it compares
View Model Customizer (Animations) is also client-side only, open source under the MIT License and published for 1.21.4 – 26.1.2. Custom Viewmodel Sway n' Bobbing is client-side only and under the MIT License, though it is not open source, with files for 26.1.2 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus ViewModel | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-04-22 |
| View Model Customizer (Animations) | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-13 |
| Custom Viewmodel Sway n' Bobbing | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-09 |
Questions
Does Cactus ViewModel need Fabric API?
Does the server need Cactus ViewModel?
Can the transforms apply to the off-hand item too?
In the catalog
Cactus ViewModel is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
Cactus View Model is a client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.4 that lets you fully customize how items look in your hand during first-person gameplay. Adjust position, rotation, and scale on all three axes — live, in-game, with no resource packs or external tools required. Vanilla Minecraft locks item positions…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cactus-viewmodel
- Owner
- Anar4ist
- Published
- 2026-04-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-22
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15