SlowUT
by ksdrz
SlowUT lets a player set the arm swing speed separately for mining, placing blocks, eating and drinking, throwing XP bottles, ender pearls and end crystals.
What it does
SlowUT is a Fabric client mod that changes only the local arm swing animation. Each action has its own speed and strength setting, so a player can slow the swing for one task and leave the others alone. A master switch applies the global settings to every action at once.
The settings open in a tabbed menu built on Cloth Config, which groups the tuning options into main tabs. Anti-spam logic keeps the animation smooth and slow when a player clicks rapidly or spams items, instead of reacting to each click.
The mod is published for Fabric only, across 12 release versions 1.21 – 1.21.11, and requires Fabric API and Cloth Config API. Players add it to their own game, and a server needs no copy. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Per-action swing tuning
Swing speed and strength can be adjusted independently for mining, placing, eating, drinking and throwing items.
Tabbed configuration menu
Options are arranged in tabs on a Cloth Config screen, with the main tuning groups kept apart for navigation.
Anti-spam animation logic
Rapid clicking and item spamming do not make the arm animation jitter, since the custom logic holds the swing steady.
Global master switch
A single toggle instantly applies the global swing settings to every action in the game.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Cinematic gameplay
Players who want a slower, more deliberate feel can slow the swing for specific actions while keeping others at their default pace.
Fine-tuned animations
Players who want precise control over how each action looks can set a separate speed and strength for every action listed.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want to adjust how the arm moves during specific actions. The mod changes only the local view, so it suits single-player and multiplayer alike.
How it compares
MrCrabTAB's PVP Animations is a Fabric mod for 1.21.10 that is client-side only and released under the MIT License, but it is not open source. CookeyMod is client-side only and open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, with Fabric files for 1.19.4 – 26.3. Hand Swing Changer is client-side only and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, released under All rights reserved, so its terms differ from SlowUT's MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SlowUT | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-11 |
| MrCrabTAB's PVP Animations | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2025-12-30 |
| CookeyMod | Fabric | 1.19.4 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
| Hand Swing Changer | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-23 |
Questions
Does SlowUT need Fabric API?
Does a server need SlowUT installed?
Which game versions does SlowUT support?
In the catalog
SlowUT is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
SlowUT: Ultimate Arm Animation Control SlowUT is a lightweight client-side mod that gives you total control over your player's arm swing speed. Whether you want a more cinematic feel to your gameplay or need to fine-tune animations for specific actions, SlowUT provides a professional-grade solution. ✨ Key Features…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/slowut
- Owner
- ksdrz
- Published
- 2026-04-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15