
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Falling tree
A realistic tree-cutting datapack with physics-based falling animations for Minecraft!
Quick answer
Which Falling tree release should I use?
Falling tree v1.0+mod targets 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Falling tree required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Falling tree v1.0+mod need?
v1.0+mod. 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 Falling tree without breaking your instance.
Built for Falling tree v1.0+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v1.0+mod. It targets 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; 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
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside v1.0+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Falling tree add?
Falling Trees Datapack
A realistic tree-cutting datapack with physics-based falling animations for Minecraft!
Features
🌲 Realistic Tree Physics
Trees fall with realistic physics when you break the bottom log! Watch as the tree rotates and falls in the direction away from you, with leaves deforming on impact.
🍃 Natural Leaf Drops
Leaves drop realistic items just like vanilla Minecraft:
- Saplings (5% chance for most trees, 2.5% for jungle)
- Sticks (2% chance)
- Apples from oak and dark oak trees (0.5% chance)
- Mangrove Propagules from mangrove trees
⚙️ Fully Configurable
Easy-to-use settings menu with clickable options:

Available Settings:
- Break Leaves - Toggle automatic leaf breaking (ON/OFF)
- Sneak to Cut - Require sneaking to cut trees (ON/OFF, default: ON)
- Physics - Enable realistic falling animation (ON/OFF, default: ON)
- Logs Limit - Maximum logs to break (50/100/200)
- Leaves Limit - Maximum leaves to break (100/200/500)
Access settings with: /function falling_tree:settings/menu
🎯 Smart Detection
- Automatically detects all tree types
- Handles big trees (2x2 trunks)
- Validates tree structure (requires leaves nearby)
- Only works when using an axe
How to Use
Default Mode (Sneak to Cut: ON)
- Hold any axe
- Sneak (Shift) while breaking the bottom log of a tree
- Watch the tree fall with physics!
Always Cut Mode (Sneak to Cut: OFF)
- Hold any axe
- Break the bottom log of a tree
- Tree automatically falls
Performance
- Optimized for multiplayer servers
- Configurable limits to prevent lag
- Efficient block scanning algorithm
- No constant tick overhead (only runs when trees are cut)
Compatibility
- Minecraft Version: 1.21+
- Multiplayer: ✅ Fully compatible
- Other Datapacks: ✅ Should work with most datapacks
- Vanilla Friendly: ✅ No resource pack required
Credits
The Physics of Falling Trees Inspired by Physical Falling Trees
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Falling tree by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Falling tree versions and loaders
v1.0+mod
falling-tree-datapack-v1.0.jar
23 Jun 2026
v1.0+mod
falling-tree-datapack-v1.0.jar
22 Apr 2026
v1.0+mod
falling-tree-datapack-v1.0.jar
26 Mar 2026
v1.0
falling-trees-datapack.zip
26 Mar 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.