custom view model
by xKzuto
Custom View Model lets players change where held items appear in the first-person view, including their position, rotation and scale.
What it does
The client-side mod gives full control over the first-person hand model for held items. Position, rotation on each axis and scale can be set separately, so tools can sit closer to the center of the screen or weapons can be lowered to a different angle. Changes are previewed in real time in a configuration screen, and the view updates without restarting the game.
Hand splitting, a keybind to toggle the view and presets are supported. Because the mod only changes the local view, it does not affect gameplay or other players. Fabric API is required. The mod is listed under Game mechanics and Utility, is released under the MIT License and is open source, with its source code public.
Files target 1.21.11 – 26.3 on Fabric only. The latest build is 1.0.0+26.2 for 26.2, published on 2026-10-14, after the first release on 2026-07-27.
Key features
Held item position
Adjust where held items and hands sit in the first-person view to suit a personal layout.
Rotation and scale
Customize rotation on each axis and set the size of held items and hands separately.
Real-time preview
Edits appear on screen as they are made, so the view can be tuned without leaving the game.
Hand splitting and presets
Hands can be handled separately, and saved presets allow switching between different held-item setups.
Keybind toggle
A keybind turns the custom view on and off during play.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Cleaner first-person view
Players who want less of the held item covering the screen can move and scale it to open up the view.
Combat and tool placement
Weapons and tools can be placed at a different angle or height to suit how a player fights or builds.
Who it’s for: Players who want a personalized first-person look on the client. Server owners do not need to install anything, since the mod is not required on the server.
How it compares
View Model Customizer (Animations) is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 under the MIT License, and it is open source. Cactus ViewModel is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.4 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source. Choose the option whose version range matches the game version in use.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| custom view model | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-14 |
| View Model Customizer (Animations) | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-13 |
| Cactus ViewModel | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-04-22 |
Questions
Does Custom View Model need Fabric API?
Does a server need Custom View Model?
Which game versions does Custom View Model support?
In the catalog
custom view model is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Custom View Model is a client-side Fabric mod that lets you fully customize the appearance of your held items and hands in first-person view. Whether you want your tools closer to the center of the screen, your weapons lower, or your hands at a completely different angle, Custom View Model gives you full control over…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/custom-view-model
- Owner
- xKzuto
- Published
- 2026-07-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15