Swing Animation Plus
by Donyka
Swing Animation Plus replaces the default attack swing with smoother, more polished animations, keeping the vanilla feel of combat.
What it does
The mod changes the attack swing animation that players see in first person. Swings are smoother and cleaner than the default, and the movement keeps close to the original look, so combat looks more dynamic without any change to gameplay mechanics. Custom swing animations are included, and the client-side design keeps the cost low.
Only the client needs the mod; servers and other players do not have to install it. It requires Cloth Config API and Mod Menu, and runs on Fabric. Builds cover 1.21.1 – 26.2 across eight release versions, and the latest file targets 26.2.
Key features
Custom attack swings
Replaces the default attack swing with custom animations that stay close to the vanilla look.
Smooth first-person movement
Arm motion during attacks is smoother and cleaner, with polished transitions between swings.
Lightweight client-side code
All changes run on the client, so the mod adds little overhead beyond the animation itself.
Vanilla-friendly style
The reworked motion aims to keep the feel of vanilla combat while looking more dynamic.
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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 2
Use cases
Combat-focused play
Players who want more visual impact in fights can use the animations without changing how weapons or damage work.
Who it’s for: Players who want a more dynamic attack look on Fabric and do not want changes to gameplay mechanics. Servers do not need the mod.
How it compares
Swing Speed Changer is client-side only and released under CC0 1.0 Universal, for 1.16.5 – 1.21.3, and changes how fast the swing runs. Button Animations is client-side only and not open source, published for 1.21.11 – 26.1.2 under All rights reserved, and covers buttons rather than attacks. noshake is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.21.1 – 26.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Animation Plus | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-28 |
| Swing Speed Changer | Fabric | 1.16.5 – 1.21.3 | Client-side only | 2025-12-04 |
| Button Animations | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-06 |
| noshake | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-26 |
Questions
Does Swing Animation Plus need Cloth Config API?
Does the server need to install Swing Animation Plus?
Which game versions have files?
In the catalog
Swing Animation Plus 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
Swing Animations is a client-side mod for Minecraft that replaces the default attack swing with smoother and more polished animations. The mod slightly reworks combat movement visuals while keeping the vanilla feel and compatibility with most servers. Features: - Custom attack swing animations - Smooth and clean…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/swing-animation-plus
- Owner
- Donyka
- Published
- 2026-05-09
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15