{"id":46815,"date":"2026-06-02T13:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/cpa\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T13:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:17:43","slug":"cpa","status":"publish","type":"mod","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/minecraft\/mods\/cpa\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Player Animations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p># Custom Player Animations<\/p>\n<p><span><span><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vjrvxLgTMkM?si=DA9dYfuVz3POzPpe\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>**Base Resourcepack**  <\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udcd6 Description<\/p>\n<p>**Give your Minecraft character the movements they deserve!**<br \/>\n&#8220;Custom Player Animations&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83c\udf1f Features<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udfac **Over 50 Enhanced Animations**<\/p>\n<p>The mod completely overhauls vanilla player animations across three categories:<\/p>\n<p>| **Category** | **Animations Included** |<br \/>\n|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-|<br \/>\n| **\ud83d\udfe2 Main Animations** | Idle (standing\/sneaking), walking (forward\/backward\/sneaking), running, turning (left\/right\/sneaking), creative flying, falling, climbing (forward\/backward\/sneaking\/idle), crawling (forward\/backward\/idle), swimming (idle\/forward\/backward\/up\/down), mounting (minecart\/horse\/boat), elytra gliding, sleeping, death |<br \/>\n| **\ud83d\udfe1 Overlay Animations** | Eating, trident throwing, bow drawing, shield blocking, crossbow charging\/holding, tool swings (sword combos, pickaxe, axe, shovel) |<br \/>\n| **\ud83d\udd34 Special Animations** | Up-hand gestures, item swapping |<\/p>\n<p>All animations are designed to feel smooth and natural while maintaining Minecraft&#8217;s core gameplay feel.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83c\udfa8 **Full Resource Pack Support**<\/p>\n<p>Take complete control of your animations:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; \u2705 All animations stored as **JSON files** in `assets\/cpa\/player_animations`<br \/>\n&#8211; \u2705 **Override any animation** simply by adding your own files to a resource pack<br \/>\n&#8211; \u2705 **Blockbench integration** \u2014 `.bbmodel` files included for easy editing and creation<br \/>\n&#8211; \u2705 **Hot-reload support** \u2014 see your changes instantly with resource pack reload<\/p>\n<p>Want a steampunk animation set? Medieval movements? Sci-fi actions? Just create or download a resource pack and you&#8217;re set!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>### \u2699\ufe0f **Extensive Configuration**<\/p>\n<p>Fine-tune every aspect through the in-game config screen:<\/p>\n<p>| **Category** | **Configurable Options** |<br \/>\n|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;|<br \/>\n| **General** | Animation speed multiplier, fade time multiplier, up-hand disable lists |<br \/>\n| **Main Animations** | Enable\/disable, speed, fade time, and priority for each animation |<br \/>\n| **Overlay Animations** | Individual configs for eating, bows, shields, crossbows, and all tool types |<br \/>\n| **Special Animations** | Up-hand gestures and item swap settings |<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for adjusting animation speeds to match custom resource packs or personal preferences.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>### \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbb **Developer API**<\/p>\n<p>Fellow modders can easily integrate with CPA:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Simple, documented API for animation control<br \/>\n&#8211; Hooks for custom animations and body part management<br \/>\n&#8211; Support for mod compatibility patches<\/p>\n<p>*(Full documentation coming soon \u2014 check the source code or reach out for help!)*<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2699\ufe0f Compatibility<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Minecraft Versions**:<br \/>\n  &#8211; **1.20** to **26+**<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Modding Platforms**:<br \/>\n  &#8211; **Fabric**: \u2705 Fully supported!<br \/>\n  &#8211; **NeoForge**: \u2705 Fully supported!<br \/>\n  &#8211; **Forge**: \u2705 Fully supported!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Required Dependencies**:<br \/>\n  &#8211; Player Animation Library | Player Animator<br \/>\n  &#8211; Cloth Config API<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Mod Compatibility**:<br \/>\n  &#8211; Works with most animation-friendly mods<br \/>\n  &#8211; **Client-side only** \u2014 no server installation required!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udce6 Installation<\/p>\n<p>1. **Install the modding platform**: Fabric, Forge, or NeoForge for your Minecraft version<br \/>\n2. **Install dependencies**:<br \/>\n   &#8211; Player Animation Library | Player Animator<br \/>\n   &#8211; Cloth Config API<br \/>\n3. **Download CPA**: Grab the latest version from CurseForge or Modrinth<br \/>\n4. **Add to mods folder**: Place the `.jar` file in your `mods` folder<br \/>\n5. **Launch and configure**: Start Minecraft and customize animations via the config screen!<\/p>\n<p>*(Optional)* Add resource packs to `resourcepacks` folder to override default animations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udca1 Why Use This Mod?<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Making movements feel more natural and weighty**<br \/>\n&#8211; **Adding variety** with sneaking variants, combo attacks, and contextual animations<br \/>\n&#8211; **Allowing complete customization** so you can create the exact look and feel you want<br \/>\n&#8211; **Supporting resource pack creators** with an easy-to-use animation format<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a player wanting smoother animations or a content creator building a themed pack, CPA gives you the tools to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Contributing &#038; Feedback<\/p>\n<p>Contributions, ideas, and bug reports are always welcome!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; **Found a bug?** Report it on GitHub<br \/>\n&#8211; **Have a feature request?** Open an issue or suggest it in the comments<br \/>\n&#8211; **Want to contribute?** Fork the repo and submit a pull request<br \/>\n&#8211; **Created a resource pack?** Share it with the community!<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## \u2764\ufe0f Acknowledgments<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Custom Player Animations&#8221; was created by **RazorPlay01** to bring modern, customizable animations to Minecraft. 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