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It’s completely visual – no game modifications, just the classic 1.8 blocking animations \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Works with 1.21.5 or above.<\/p>\n

(Looks best with Model Gap Fix mod – https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/modelfix)<\/p>\n

– Animations break if main hand is set to left
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