CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Alp's Animations
Smooth third-person animations: swords, bows, shields, elytra, swimming and hero landings!
Quick answer
Which Alp's Animations release should I use?
Alp's Animations alps-animations-0.0.3.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 Alp's Animations required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Alp's Animations alps-animations-0.0.3.jar need?
alps-animations-0.0.3.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Alp's Animations without breaking your instance.
Built for Alp's Animations alps-animations-0.0.3.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use alps-animations-0.0.3.jar. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside alps-animations-0.0.3.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Alp's Animations add?
Alp's Animations brings Minecraft's players to life with smooth, detailed third-person animations!
Every action you do now has its own motion: elbows and knees bend, the body leans and twists, and everything blends smoothly from one pose to
the next.
⚔️ Combat
- Fluid sword and tool swings
- Shield blocking with a solid guard stance
- Trident: pull back, aim and lunge forward on release
- Crossbow: charging, aiming and recoil
⛏️ Tools
- Pickaxe: powerful overhead strikes
- Shovel: scooping motion
- Fishing rod: cast, reel in and hold the rod up while fishing
🏃 Movement
- Sneak walking
- Freestyle swimming
- Elytra gliding with spread arms
- Falling: arms and legs flail when you drop from a height
- Hero landing: fall 5+ blocks and land on one knee with your fist on the ground!
🐴 Riding
- Horses: hold the reins and bounce while galloping
- Boats: real rowing that follows the paddles
- Minecarts: grip the sides
🛠️ For mod makers
Alp's Animations can play Blockbench animations (.alp.json files) from other mods, with elbow and knee bending included.
Works with Forge 1.20.1.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Alp's Animations by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Alp's Animations versions and loaders
alps-animations-0.0.3.jar
7 Nov 2026
alps-animations-0.0.2.jar
alps-animations-1.0.0.jar
7 Nov 2026
alps-animations-0.0.1
alps-animations-1.0.0.jar
30 Oct 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.