CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Better Falling
This Mod adds Falling Animations, Pike Jumps to Jump Off and Landing Animations to the Game
Quick answer
Which Better Falling release should I use?
Better Falling better_falling-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Better Falling 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 Better Falling better_falling-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar need?
better_falling-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install playerAnimator first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Better Falling without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Falling better_falling-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use better_falling-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install playerAnimator first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
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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 better_falling-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Falling add?

Free Fall:
You can activate Freefall by pressing (V) while you are falling or you can activate Auto Free Fall via command or Config Menu, and Free Fall will be activated automatically. 

When you are in Freefall mode, you can either fall normally and slowly, which gives you better air control, or you can fall quickly by sneaking, but you will have less air control. 
Aero Control - Enchantment:
With Aero Control on your chestplate, you can move more easily while in Freefall mode, and you will fall more slowly the higher the enchantment level is.
Pike Jumps to Jump Off:
If you are at an edge and jump, you will perform a dive jump downward as long as you are not sneaking.
If you are able to jump off, a message will appear in the center of the screen.
Landing Animations:
When you land on the ground after a high fall, you will perform a landing animation.
Survival Mode Landing Animation:
Creativ Mode Landing Animation:
After landing, you need to jump to get back up, which will also be indicated with a message on the screen. Landing Animations can be disabled via a gamerule.
Config Menu:
Default Hotkey: [ . ]

Here you can make some changes for yourself
The animations may not work with other animation mods or resource packs.

A Few Words from me[Javac] :
Here is the final update for Better Falling—a mod that started from a simple idea a few years ago and has since reached nearly 100,000 downloads. Thank you to everyone who tried the mod and shared feedback, and thanks for your patience while waiting for this long-awaited last update.
Without the Player Animator, the mod will not work, so please keep that in mind.(not 1.21.8)
pls check out my other mod Iconic Paper: Mod Link

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Better Falling by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader build1.19.4
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Falling versions and loaders
better_falling-3.0.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
18 Aug 2026
better_falling-3.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
18 Aug 2026
better_falling-2.2.1-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
4 Feb 2026
better_falling-2.2.1-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
4 Feb 2026
better_falling-2.2.1-forge-1.20.1.jar
4 Feb 2026
better_falling-2.2.0-neoforge-1.21.8.jar
25 Nov 2025
better_falling-2.2.0-neoforge-1.21.1.jar
25 Nov 2025
Better Falling-forge-1.3.0-mc1.18.2.jar
17 Nov 2023
Better Falling-forge-1.3.0-mc1.19.2.jar
17 Nov 2023
Better Falling-forge-1.3.0-mc1.19.4.jar
17 Nov 2023
Better Falling-forge-1.3.0-mc1.20.1.jar
17 Nov 2023
Better Falling-forge-1.2.0-mc1.19.2.jar
4 Nov 2023
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.