Give your Minecraft character the movements they deserve!
"Custom Player Animations" is a comprehensive animation overhaul mod that replaces and enhances vanilla player animations with smooth, natural movements. Using the Player Animation Library API|Player Animator, this mod breathes new life into how your character moves, from simple walking to complex actions like climbing and swimming.
The best part? Every animation is customizable through resource packs and an intuitive config screen, allowing you to tailor the experience to your exact preferences or create entirely new animation sets.
🌟 Features
🎬 Over 50 Enhanced Animations
The mod completely overhauls vanilla player animations across three categories:
Add to mods folder: Place the .jar file in your mods folder
Launch and configure: Start Minecraft and customize animations via the config screen!
(Optional) Add resource packs to resourcepacks folder to override default animations.
💡 Why Use This Mod?
Vanilla Minecraft animations have remained largely unchanged for years. While functional, they lack the fluidity and personality that modern players expect. Custom Player Animations fixes this by:
Making movements feel more natural and weighty
Adding variety with sneaking variants, combo attacks, and contextual animations
Allowing complete customization so you can create the exact look and feel you want
Supporting resource pack creators with an easy-to-use animation format
Whether you're a player wanting smoother animations or a content creator building a themed pack, CPA gives you the tools to make it happen.
🛠️ Contributing & Feedback
Contributions, ideas, and bug reports are always welcome!