First-person Model is a client-side Minecraft Java mod by tr7zw that renders your full player body, including arms, torso, and legs, while you play in first-person view. The result mirrors how Bedrock Edition shows the player, giving each session a more grounded, immersive feel without changing hitboxes, combat, or any server-side behavior. It runs on Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge and requires Not Enough Animations as a companion.
What First-person Model changes in-game
Vanilla Minecraft Java Edition shows only the held item and a floating pair of arms. First-person Model replaces the camera anchor with your full player character so the body moves, sways, and reacts the same way it does in third-person. You can see your equipped armor, legs while walking or sprinting, and the item-use animations added by Not Enough Animations. The mod does not alter hitboxes, server packets, or save data.
How to install First-person Model
Download the build for your loader from Modrinth and place the .jar in your mods folder. Two mods must be present in the same folder:
- Not Enough Animations - handles the extended animation set that First-person Model relies on to render the body correctly.
- Fabric API (Fabric installs only) - required Fabric library mod.
On Forge and NeoForge, Fabric API is not needed. Install First-person Model and Not Enough Animations in their respective Forge or NeoForge builds. For an in-game configuration screen, add Mod Menu (Fabric) or use the built-in mod config UI in Forge and NeoForge.
Loader and version compatibility
- Fabric - primary loader with full feature support.
- Forge - supported via the dedicated Forge build on Modrinth.
- NeoForge - supported via the NeoForge build on Modrinth.
- Minecraft versions: 1.16.5 through the current quarterly release.
- Side: client-only. No server installation required or recommended.
Compatibility with shaders and other visual mods
First-person Model works alongside most Iris-based and OptiFine-compatible shaders. Pair it with 3D Skin Layers to add three-dimensional detail to the rendered skin, or with Entity Model Features for additional custom model support on Fabric. Some shaders with non-standard hand-rendering passes may show minor visual artifacts on the visible body; check the mod's GitHub issue tracker for known shader conflicts.
First-person Model mod showcase
Questions about this entry.
How do I install First-person Model?
Download the correct build for your loader (Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge) from Modrinth. Place the .jar in your mods folder together with Not Enough Animations and, on Fabric, the Fabric API. Launch Minecraft with the matching loader version and the mod activates automatically.
Does First-person Model work with Forge?
Yes. tr7zw publishes separate Forge and NeoForge builds on Modrinth alongside the primary Fabric build. Download the build matching your loader. Fabric API is not required on Forge or NeoForge.
Is First-person Model compatible with shaders?
It works with most Iris and OptiFine shaders. Some shaders with custom shadow or hand-rendering passes may produce minor visual artifacts on the visible body. Check the project's GitHub issue tracker if you notice a specific shader conflict.
Does First-person Model work on multiplayer servers?
Yes. The mod is client-side only and requires no server installation. It works freely on vanilla, Paper, Spigot, Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge servers.
Which Minecraft versions does First-person Model support?
The mod has been available since 1.16.5 and receives updates for each major Minecraft release, including the current quarterly versions. Check the Versions tab on Modrinth for the exact build matching your game version.
