HammerAnimations
Brings Bedrock model and animation as a compact and easy-to-use API layer with hotswapping.
About this Mod
This is a simple library and abstraction layer for parsing, animating, and rendering bedrock models.
Brings Minecraft Bedrock models and animations as a compact and easy-to-use API layer with hot-swapping.
To perform hot-reload, run "/hammeranims reload"
Permissions:
- You can use this mod in your modpack.
- You are not allowed to re-publish this mod to other sites without providing a CurseForge/Modrinth download link and my permission (PM to
Zeitheron, or via Discord) - You are not allowed to include this (or any other mods of the DragonForge team) in your own mod. Building add-ons, however, is allowed, but a friendly PM would be good.
- Time_Conqueror may use parts of this mod's code to improve their own mod(s).
Note:
- The only supported version of Minecraft is the latest one that this mod exists for. DO NOT ASK TO DOWNGRADE!
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Available Versions
How to Install HammerAnimations on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set forge Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the forge loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "HammerAnimations". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1 (+5 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
HammerAnimations server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong forge 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 (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is HammerAnimations compatible with forge and neoforge?
HammerAnimations officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with HammerAnimations – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if HammerAnimations 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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