Bob Lock
Happy little bobs! Make the vanilla view bobbing simpler, smoother and happier!
About this Mod
Bob Lock
Bob Lock is a lightweight Fabric mod that redesigns the Minecraft view bobbing experience.
It replaces the vanilla bobbing animation with a modern, smooth hand-lowering effect while moving, completely eliminating screen shake.
Features
Custom Hand Animation
Your hand smoothly lowers when moving and returns when stationary, providing visual feedback without the motion sickness.No Screen Shake
Enjoy the "View Bobbing: ON" setting without the camera shaking up and down.Polished Feel
Includes smooth transitions and a subtle input-based delay for a natural, premium feel.Vanilla Friendly
Works entirely client-side. To disable, simply turn View Bobbing to off in video settings, or disable the mod in the config, to get back Vanilla View Bobbing
Dependencies
- Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.21.8, 1.21.11
- Fabric Loader
- Fabric API
- Cloth Config API
Early Development Note
This mod is very early in development, if you encounter any bugs, please report them on the issues tab.
Available Versions
How to Install Bob Lock on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.11).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Bob Lock". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.21.8, 1.21.4 (+1 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Bob Lock server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.11). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Bob Lock compatible with fabric?
Bob Lock officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.11, 1.21.8, 1.21.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Bob Lock – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Bob Lock consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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