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Freelook (Perspective Mod)

by Chromatic

Freelook lets a player turn the camera to look around without rotating the player body, and it is a client-side mod for Fabric, Forge and Ornithe.

FabricForgeOrnitheClient-side onlyGNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 onlyOpen source1.8.9 – 26.3

What it does

The mod changes only the camera view. The character keeps facing the same direction while the player looks around, so movement and aim stay unchanged. Freelook is published for Fabric, Forge and Ornithe, and its files cover 1.8.9 – 26.3 across 14 release versions.

Only the client needs the mod, so the server does not have to install it. Fabric API and OneConfig are required; OneConfig is also bundled inside the mod. The code is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and the source is publicly available.

Key features

  1. Multiple camera perspectives

    Several camera perspectives are available, so the view can be chosen to suit the situation.

  2. Customizable activation style

    The key that starts freelook can be set to hold or toggle behavior, depending on player preference.

  3. Camera cycle integration

    Freelook fits into the normal perspective cycle, so switching views does not require a separate control.

  4. Smooth transitions

    Moving between the normal view and freelook is animated, so the camera does not jump.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.32.3.2+mc26.3Not availableNot available
26.22.3.2+mc26.2Not availableNot available
26.1.22.3.2+mc26.1Not availableNot available
26.1.12.3.2+mc26.1Not availableNot available
26.12.3.2+mc26.1Not availableNot available
1.21.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.21.112.3.2+mc1.21.11Not availableNot available
1.21.102.3.2+mc1.21.10Not availableNot available
1.21.92.0.0+mc1.21.10Not availableNot available
1.21.82.3.2+mc1.21.8Not availableNot available
1.21.52.3.2+mc1.21.5Not availableNot available
1.21.42.3.2+mc1.21.4Not availableNot available
1.21.12.3.2+mc1.21.1Not availableNot available
1.12.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.8.x1 of 1 version with builds
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 2

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required
OneConfigAccess all your mod settings in one place, with a sleek and intuitive interface. By Polyfrost, best with OneClient.
Required

Use cases

Scanning surroundings

A player can look to the side or behind while the character keeps walking in a fixed direction.

Combat and minigames

Freelook lets the player check the area around the character without turning away from a planned course.

Who it’s for: Players who want to inspect their surroundings without changing the direction of the character, including players on Fabric, Forge and Ornithe.

How it compares

Full comparison

Decent Freelook is a Fabric-only, client-side mod open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, published for 1.21.11 – 26.3. Smooth Perspective is also Fabric-only and client-side, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.16.5 – 1.21.11. Omnilook is client-side on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt and several other loaders, under a custom license that is not open source.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Freelook (Perspective Mod)Fabric, Forge and Ornithe1.8.9 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-14
Decent FreelookFabric1.21.11 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-16
Smooth PerspectiveFabric1.16.5 – 1.21.11Client-side only2026-04-25
OmnilookFabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt, Babric, Legacy Fabric, Rift and LiteLoaderb1.7.3 – 26.2Client-side only2026-04-19

Questions

Which loaders does Freelook support?

Freelook is published for Fabric, Forge and Ornithe. Fabric API is required on Fabric builds.

Does Freelook need to be installed on the server?

No. Players add it to their own game, and a server needs no copy.

Does Freelook need OneConfig?

OneConfig is required, and it is bundled inside the mod, so it is included in the build.

In the catalog

Freelook (Perspective Mod) is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Adventure mods19,031Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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Official listing

Owner
Chromatic
Published
2024-08-06
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-14
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

AdventureGame mechanicsUtilityMinigame
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