Show Me Your Skin Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
how do I open the Show Me Your Skin settings menu?
Open the mod's config screen from the Mods list or through your mod menu's config button, then use the in-game keybind or the config screen itself to change armor rendering. Most players do it from the config screen rather than a hotkey.
how do I hide my armor but keep the protection?
Turn on the hide-armor option in the config; this only changes rendering, so your armor still absorbs damage and keeps its enchantments. Your character just appears without the armor model.
can I hide only my own armor and leave other players' armor visible?
Yes, the mod separates your own armor rendering from other players' rendering, so you can hide yours while everyone else's stays normal. Check the per-player or self-only toggle in the config.
how do I make armor invisible only on certain slots like the helmet or boots?
Use the per-slot toggles in the config to hide individual armor pieces instead of all of them. This lets you keep, for example, your chestplate visible while hiding the helmet.
does hiding armor with this mod work on servers or is it client-side only?
It's a client-side rendering change, so it works on servers without the server needing the mod. Other players still see your armor normally unless they also use the mod.
why do my Show Me Your Skin settings reset every time I restart the game?
Settings usually reset when the config isn't saved properly or a modpack overwrites the config file on launch. Save from the config screen and check that your modpack isn't replacing the config each time.
can I hide armor only in certain situations, like only when sneaking or in combat?
The mod supports conditional rendering options so armor can show or hide based on conditions you choose. Set the condition in the config rather than toggling manually each time.
does Show Me Your Skin work with armor from other mods?
It generally works with any armor that uses the standard armor rendering path, including many modded armors. Armor with fully custom renderers may not hide correctly.
will hiding armor with this mod cause lag or performance issues?
No, it only changes how armor is drawn, so performance impact is minimal. If you notice issues, it's usually another rendering mod conflicting rather than this one.
why is my armor still showing even though I enabled the hide option?
The most common causes are the setting not being saved, a conflicting armor-rendering mod, or armor with a custom renderer. Re-check the config after saving and test with vanilla armor to isolate the cause.