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Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT]
This is an unofficial port of the Mo' Bends mod by iwoplaza / GoblinBob to Minecraft 1.20.1
About this Mod
Bringing the beloved animation overhaul to Minecraft 1.20.1
Ever felt like Steve moves a bit too... stiff? Mo' Bends breathes life into Minecraft's characters with fluid, dynamic animations that make every action feel impactful and alive.
This is an unofficial port of the legendary Mo' Bends mod, originally created by iwoplaza (GoblinBob). All credit for the original concept, design, and animation work goes to him. This port simply brings his incredible work to modern Minecraft versions for players who don't want to leave it behind.
Features
- Overhauled Player Animations — Walking, running, sneaking, jumping, and swimming, all with updated animations
- Dynamic Combat — Sword swings with stylish trails, punching with weight, and bow draws that look the part
- Living Mobs — Zombies shamble with menace, skeletons move with eerie precision, and spiders crawl like actual arachnids
- Client-Side Only — Install it on your client and play on any server
Controls
- Press G (default) to open the Mo' Bends configuration menu
- Customize animations to your liking
Requirements
- Minecraft 1.20.1
- Forge
Important Notes
This is an unofficial port. I am not the original creator of Mo' Bends. This project exists solely to keep this fantastic mod available for players on modern Minecraft versions.
If you love this mod, please show support to the original creator iwoplaza and their work on the official Mo' Bends.
Links
Found a Bug?
Report issues on the GitHub issues page with:
- A description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce
- Any relevant screenshots or logs
Credits
- iwoplaza / GoblinBob — Original Mo' Bends creator and all the incredible animation work
- ThatSoulyGuy — 1.20.1 port and maintenance
Move like you mean it.
Available Versions
How to Install Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT] 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 "Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT]". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.20.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT] 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 Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT] compatible with forge and neoforge?
Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT] officially supports forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT] – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT] 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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