Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Better Third Person
Improves third person camera view.
Quick answer
Which Better Third Person release should I use?
Better Third Person 1.9.0 targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with NeoForge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better Third Person required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Better Third Person 1.9.0 need?
1.9.0. 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 Better Third Person without breaking your instance.
Built for Better Third Person 1.9.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.9.0. It targets 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.9.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better Third Person add?

Adds independent rotation of the camera from a third person view.
Completely client-side!
Uses only legal actions to control player rotations.
Available on Forge and Fabric
Allows you to freely rotate camera for 360 degrees:

Allows you to walk in 8 directions without changing camera rotation:

Still allows you to place, break and use items in third person:

Provides full freedom of the camera during movement:

Supports vehicles (horses & pigs), swimming and elytra flying:

Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better Third Person by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.3
2 loader builds1.21.2
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
3 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 20 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better Third Person versions and loaders
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-neoforge-1.21.5-1.9.0.jar
23 Apr 2025
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-fabric-1.21.5-1.9.0.jar
23 Apr 2025
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-neoforge-1.9.0.jar
5 Dec 2024
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-fabric-1.9.0.jar
5 Dec 2024
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-neoforge-1.9.0.jar
30 Oct 2024
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-fabric-1.9.0.jar
30 Oct 2024
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-neoforge-1.9.0.jar
22 Oct 2024
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-Fabric-1.21-1.9.0.jar
17 Jun 2024
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-Forge-1.20-1.9.0.jar
25 Sept 2023
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-Fabric-1.20-1.9.0.jar
30 Aug 2023
1.9.0
BetterThirdPerson-Fabric-1.19-1.9.0.jar
30 Aug 2023
v.1.5.0 / MC-1.17
BetterThirdPerson-Fabric-1.17-1.5.0.jar
13 Jun 2021
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.