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Custom Player Animations

by RazorPlay01

Custom Player Animations replaces and extends the default player animations of Minecraft, adding smoother movement for walking, climbing and swimming.

FabricForgeNeoForgeClient-side onlyCreative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.01.20.1 – 26.3

What it does

Custom Player Animations overhauls the vanilla player animations across three categories, aiming for motion that feels smooth and natural while keeping the core gameplay feel. Animations are stored as JSON files under assets/cpa/player_animations, and a resource pack can override or add to them, so a pack author can supply steampunk, medieval or sci-fi movement sets. Blockbench .bbmodel files are included to ease editing and creation, and resource pack reloads apply changes without restarting the game.

The mod gives other developers an interface for controlling animations, along with hooks for custom sets and management of body parts, plus compatibility patches for other mods. Animation speeds can be adjusted in an in-game config screen, so players can match the speeds to their resource packs and preferences. The mod is client-side only, and it needs Cloth Config API, Fabric API, Player Animation Library and playerAnimator, which all run on the client alongside it. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 12 release versions, 1.20.1 – 26.3, under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license that is not open source.

Key features

  1. Replaced vanilla animations

    Default player movements are replaced with new animations that cover walking as well as complex actions such as climbing and swimming.

  2. Resource pack overrides

    Animation files placed in a resource pack override the defaults, so custom sets can be added without changing the mod.

  3. Blockbench support

    Bundled .bbmodel files let animators create and edit new movement sets in Blockbench.

  4. Hot reload

    Resource pack reloads apply animation changes immediately, so edits can be checked without restarting the game.

  5. Animation speed settings

    An in-game config screen adjusts animation speeds to suit the player's resource packs and preferences.

  6. Developer interface

    A documented interface lets other modders control animations, hook custom sets and manage body parts.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.35.9.10-fabric+26.3Not available5.9.10-neoforge+26.3
26.25.9.10-fabric+26.2Not available5.9.10-neoforge+26.2
26.1.25.9.10-fabric+26.1.2Not available5.9.10-neoforge+26.1.2
26.1.15.9.10-fabric+26.1.2Not available5.9.10-neoforge+26.1.2
26.15.9.10-fabric+26.1.2Not available5.9.10-neoforge+26.1.2
1.21.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.115.9.10-fabric+1.21.11Not available5.9.10-neoforge+1.21.11
1.21.105.6.1+1.21.10-fabricNot available5.6.1+1.21.10-neoforge
1.21.95.6.1+1.21.9-fabricNot available5.6.1+1.21.9-neoforge
1.21.85.6.1+1.21.8-fabricNot available5.6.1+1.21.8-neoforge
1.21.15.9.10-fabric+1.21.1Not available5.9.10-neoforge+1.21.1
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.20.45.9.10-fabric+1.20.4Not availableNot available
1.20.15.9.10-fabric+1.20.15.9.10-forge+1.20.1Not available
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 3

Cloth Config APIConfiguration Library for Minecraft Mods
Required
Player Animation LibraryA library that allows mods to animate the player, in a way that doesn't conflict with other mods. (and much more!)
Required
Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

How it compares

Full comparison

EMF Compat: Not Enough Animations is client-side only and published for 1.20.1 – 26.3 on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. Item interactions mod is also client-side only and published for Fabric and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 26.1.2, under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Dive in runs as client and server, so both sides need it, and it is released under the MIT License.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Custom Player AnimationsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-03
EMF Compat: Not Enough AnimationsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-09
Item interactions modFabric and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.1.2Client-side only2026-04-28
Dive inFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.3Client and server2026-09-18

Questions

Does Custom Player Animations need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is listed as required, alongside Cloth Config API, Player Animation Library and playerAnimator, so all four must be installed.

Does the server need Custom Player Animations?

No. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game.

How are custom animations added?

Animation JSON files are placed in a resource pack, where they override the default animations. Changes can be reloaded without restarting the game.

In the catalog

Custom Player Animations is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Cursed mods7,555Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

Give your Minecraft character the movements they deserve! "Custom Player Animations" is a comprehensive animation overhaul mod that replaces and enhances vanilla player animations with smooth, natural movements. Using the Player Animation Library API|Player Animator, this mod breathes new life into how your character…
RazorPlay01, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
RazorPlay01
Published
2025-10-12
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-03
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

AdventureCursedDecorationEquipmentGame mechanics
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