Subtly Camera Shake
Subtly Camera Shake is a Fabric client mod that adds screen shake to in-game events such as explosions, mace strikes and lightning.
What it does
Camera shake is triggered by combat hits, explosions, lightning strikes and certain End events like the End Flash and End Gateway creation. Each effect can be tuned in range, duration and intensity, and modifiers let the strength depend on distance from the source. Shake events can also be added or changed through datapacks under the subtlyd/camera_shake/event/ path, so a modpack can define its own effects in JSON.
The mod was originally developed as the core shake system of the Subtly Dungeons project and was later split out as an independent mod. Commands camerashake add and camerashake stop let players or server operators trigger a shake or halt effects in play. A switch is also built into the game's accessibility settings for anyone who wants the effect disabled. Files are published for Fabric only, across 10 release versions, with 2.0+1.20.1 for 1.20.6 as the latest file.
Key features
Combat feedback
Striking a target with a mace produces shake of different strength for standard, air, ground and heavy ground smashes.
Environmental shake
Explosions, lightning strikes and booms produce camera shake, along with the End Flash and End Gateway creation.
JSON configuration
Shake events are defined in JSON, with direct control over range, duration and intensity modifiers.
In-game commands
The camerashake add and camerashake stop commands start a shake or halt one that is running.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.21.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Modpacks with custom effects
A modpack can add or modify shake events through datapacks without changing the mod's code.
Who it’s for: Players who want more physical feedback in combat and explosions, and modpack authors who want to tune shake events for their pack.
How it compares
Camera Shakify is a Fabric client mod under All rights reserved, so its code is not open source. noshake is also Fabric and client-side only, released under the MIT License for 1.21.1 – 26.2. Handycam runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and it is client-side only as well.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtly Camera Shake | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-10-09 |
| Camera Shakify | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-30 |
| noshake | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-26 |
| Handycam | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
Questions
Does Subtly Camera Shake need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod?
Can the shake be turned off?
Can a modpack add its own shake effects?
In the catalog
Subtly Camera Shake is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
We originally developed this system as a core mechanic for our main project, Subtly Dungeons, but we have separated it into an independent mod so it can be easily integrated into any custom modpack. Combat Mechanics: Striking targets with a Mace (including standard air, ground, and heavy ground smashes).
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/subtly-camera-shake
- Owner
- Meander Studios
- Published
- 2025-10-11
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-09
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15