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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

SideStep

SideStep adds a fast, directional sidestep, teleports you in the direction the character is moving and consuming a small amount of hunger.

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Quick answer

Which SideStep release should I use?

Updated 8 months ago
Latest stable file sidestep-1.0.jar
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

sidestep-1.0.jar targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is SideStep required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does sidestep-1.0.jar need?

sidestep-1.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add SideStep without breaking your instance.

Built for sidestep-1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use sidestep-1.0.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside sidestep-1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does SideStep add?

SideStep is a lightweight mobility mod that adds a fast, directional sidestep bound to Left Alt by default. The dash is server‑authoritative, collision‑aware, and configurable: set distance, cooldown, particles, sounds, fluid rules, and hunger cost via a simple JSON config. Designed to feel responsive in combat without breaking balance, SideStep works in single‑player and on servers.

Features:

- Directional sidestep by pressing Left Alt (W/A/S/D)

- Server‑authoritative movement with collision checks

- Configurable distance, cooldown, hunger cost

- Optional sound and particle effects

- Fluid rules (water, lava, other mod fluids)

- Works in single‑player and multiplayer servers

Installation:

  1. Drop the SideStep.jar file into your mods folder.

  2. Launch the game once to generate the config at config/sidestep/config.json.

Default config:

{   "teleportDistance": 2.0,   "soundEvent": "minecraft:entity.slime.attack",   "particleType": "minecraft:cloud",   "allowWater": false,   "allowLava": false,   "allowOtherLiquids": false,   "hungerCost": 0.5,   "cooldownTicks": 20 }

Project description from CurseForge.

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SideStep versions and loaders

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