
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Animorph
Morph into a custom model, play emotes, and configure them to your liking.
Quick answer
Which Animorph release matches 1.21.2?
Animorph 1.0.9 targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with folia, paper, purpur. 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 Animorph 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 Animorph 1.0.9 need?
1.0.9 on 1.21.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Animorph without breaking your instance.
Built for Animorph 1.0.9 on 1.21.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.0.9. It targets 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.21.2 with folia, paper, purpur; 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
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 1.0.9. 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.jsonmodels - 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.
1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.3
1 loader build1.21.2
1 loader build1.21.1
4 loader builds1.21
2 loader buildsCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Animorph versions and loaders
1.0.9
animorph-paper-1.21.1-1.0.9-paper.jar
14 Sept 2026
1.0.9
animorph-bukkit-1.21.1-1.0.9-spigot.jar
14 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.