Smooth Third Person Camera
Lightweight client mod that smooths third-person camera movement.
About this Mod
Smooth Third Person Camera
Features
- Smooth camera follow in third-person view
- Configurable
smoothnessandmaxDistance - Optional
Limit Breakmode for direct numeric input - ModMenu integration for in-game configuration (Fabric build)
Preview
Smooth camera enabled (third-person).
Example settings: smoothness=0.14, maxDistance=50.0
Note: These are not the default values. Default is smoothness=0.30 and maxDistance=20.0.
Note: This preview is captured on the Fabric build.
Comparison (Vanilla vs Smooth camera)
Left: Vanilla (no mod)
Right: Smooth camera enabled
Note: Comparison GIFs are from the Fabric build.
| Scenario | Vanilla | Smooth camera |
|---|---|---|
| Elytra flight |  |
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Available Versions
How to Install Smooth Third Person Camera 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 (26.2-rc-2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Smooth Third Person Camera". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2-rc-2, 26.2-rc-1, 26.2-pre-6 (+31 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Smooth Third Person Camera 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 (26.2-rc-2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Smooth Third Person Camera compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Smooth Third Person Camera officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 26.2-rc-2, 26.2-rc-1, 26.2-pre-6. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Smooth Third Person Camera – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Smooth Third Person Camera 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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