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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Animorph

Morph into a custom model, play emotes, and configure them to your liking.

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Quick answer

Which Animorph release should I use?

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Latest stable file 1.0.9
Game version 1.21.1
Loader NeoForge

Animorph 1.0.9 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

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

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

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

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Animorph 1.0.9 need?

1.0.9. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Geckolib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Geckolib Needed by Animorph 1.0.9
required
Matching file found Matched file: 4.9.2

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Animorph without breaking your instance.

Built for Animorph 1.0.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0.9. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Geckolib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0.9. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Animorph add?

Animorph

This mod is the client-side companion for the Animorph plugin. It allows you to visualize custom 3D models, advanced animations, and synchronized emotes on players.


What does this mod do?

When you connect to a server running the Animorph plugin, this mod takes care of:

  • Receiving and rendering custom 3D models
  • Playing animations with the Animation Controllers system
  • Synchronizing emotes across all players
  • Displaying the custom model in first person (arms)

Rendering

The mod replaces the vanilla player renderer with one based on GeckoLib, allowing:

  • Blockbench .geo.json models
  • Textures with layer system
  • Support for wide and slim variants
  • Model parts that can be hidden based on player settings (cape, hat, etc.)

Animations

Compatible with Bedrock Edition style animation system:

  • Animation Controllers with states and transitions
  • Molang Queries like query.is_on_ground, query.is_moving, query.yaw, query.pitch
  • Multiple controllers running simultaneously
  • Smooth transitions with configurable blend
  • Head tracking that follows camera direction

Animated camera

It's possible to animate the player's camera using a specific bone in the model. This allows creating camera effects during emotes or special animations.


Emotes

Emotes are automatically synchronized with the server. If a player starts an emote, you'll see it play at the exact moment thanks to the latency compensation system.


Equipment

If the model creator specifies it, armor can adapt to the 3D model. This requires creating the model for each equipment part (helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots, cape, elytra) separately. Hand items are rendered correctly based on model bones.


First Person

The first person arm also uses your custom model, rendered independently so body animations don't interfere.


Important

This mod does nothing on its own. You need to connect to a server running the Animorph plugin to receive models and animations.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Animorph by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

15 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Animorph versions and loaders

15 of 15 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.