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Third Person Mod provides an improved third-person perspective. This is a client-side mod and does not affect the server. Toggle between first-person and third-person perspectives with the F5 key.

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Contents (5)
  1. Guides
  2. Configuration
  3. Frequently asked questions
  4. Gallery
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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Adjust Camera Offset and Distance in Third PersonMoving the Camera Offset Hold Z and move your mouse. This shifts where your character sits on the screen — the camera…How to Fix Jittery or Unsmooth Third Person Camera MovementThe Common Cause If your third-person camera stutters, jumps, or interpolates poorly, the most likely cause is…How to Switch Between First and Third Person ViewToggling the Camera Press F5 to cycle your perspective. The mod keeps the vanilla keybind, so you do not need to…How to Switch Camera Bias Left, Right, and CenterShort Press vs Long Hold In third-person view, CapsLock controls camera bias — which side of your character the…

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
adjusting_distance_half_lifeAdjusted Distance Half-LifeSmooth distance changes made with the wheel while adjusting the camera
adjusting_offset_half_lifeAdjusted Offset Half-LifeSmooth screen offset changes while holding the camera adjustment key
hold_to_aim_item_patternsAim While HoldingUse the aiming composition when either hand matches an additional predicate
use_to_aim_item_patternsAim While UsingUse the aiming composition while the active item matches an additional predicate
aimingAimingRules for entering the aiming state automatically
aiming_cameraAiming CameraCloser composition used while aiming
aiming_distance_half_lifeAiming Distance Half-LifeSmooth distance changes while aiming
aiming_fov_half_lifeAiming FOV Half-LifeSmooth changes to the aiming composition's FOV multiplier; vanilla dynamic FOV remains immediate
aiming_pivot_horizontal_half_lifeAiming Horizontal Follow Half-LifeSmooth horizontal camera following while aiming
aiming_offset_half_lifeAiming Offset Half-LifeSmooth shoulder and screen-offset changes while aiming
aiming_pivot_vertical_half_lifeAiming Vertical Follow Half-LifeSmooth vertical camera following while aiming
cameraCameraAdjust the camera composition for normal and aiming states
camera_adjustmentCamera AdjustmentSmoothing while adjusting shoulder position and camera distance
camera_behaviorCamera BehaviorControl when the camera temporarily changes perspective
aiming_distanceDistance FactorAiming distance relative to the size of the entity and its vehicle
normal_distanceDistance FactorCamera distance relative to the size of the entity and its vehicle
do_not_rotate_when_eatingDo Not Rotate While EatingIgnore interaction-triggered rotation while using food
flying_pivot_half_lifeFlight and Swimming Pivot Half-LifeSmooth how the camera follows the player while flying or swimming
aiming_fovFOV MultiplierMultiplier applied to the field of view while aiming
generalGeneralGeneral camera, aiming, and HUD behavior
hudHUDInterface display in the third-person perspective
interaction_rotationInteraction RotationRules that determine player facing while using, attacking, or picking blocks
item_predicatesItem PredicatesAdd matching rules using the same item syntax as /clear; resource packs can also provide rules
rotation_half_lifeMouse Rotation Half-LifeSmooth mouse-controlled camera rotation; zero disables rotation smoothing

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get into third person with this mod?
Press F5 to toggle between first-person and third-person view, just like vanilla. The mod enhances the third-person camera once you are in it.
How do I move the camera around the player in third person?
Hold Z and move your mouse to adjust the camera offset, which changes where the player sits on the screen. Release Z when you are happy with the position.
How do I zoom the camera in or out in third person?
While holding Z, scroll the mouse wheel to change the camera's distance from the player. This lets you pull the view closer or push it further out.
How do I switch the camera between left and right shoulder?
Tap CapsLock to smoothly shift the camera bias between the left and right sides. A short press switches sides; holding CapsLock smoothly centers the view instead.

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