Mo' Bends [UNOFFICIAL MODERN PORT]

This mod is an unofficial port of the original Mo' Bends by iwoplaza (GoblinBob), bringing its signature animation overhaul to modern Minecraft versions. It replaces stiff default movements with fluid, dynamic animations that make player and mob actions feel more lifelike and impactful.

Features

Players gain new animations for walking, running, sneaking, jumping, swimming, climbing, and riding. Combat is enhanced with sword swings that leave visual trails, punches that show weight and follow-through, and bow draws that appear more natural. These changes make every action feel more responsive and engaging compared to the base game.

Mobs also receive updated movement animations. Zombies shamble with a menacing gait, skeletons move with eerie precision, and spiders crawl like real arachnids. The mod allows users to toggle animations per mob type and adjust whether mobs spin when attacking through the in-game configuration menu.

Configuration

Press G (default) to open the Mo' Bends configuration menu. Real talk, inside, users can:

• Enable or disable animations for specific mob types
• Toggle sword trails, arrow trails, and other visual effects
• Add items from other mods to be recognized as weapons for sword animations and trails
• Customize the player model's appearance

Requirements

Mo' Bends is a client-side only mod and must be installed on the player's launcher. It requires:

• Minecraft 1.20.1 (Forge) or 1.21.1 (NeoForge)
• Architectury API, which must be placed in the mods folder alongside the mod

The mod doesn't need to be installed on a server to function in multiplayer, as all animation processing occurs client-side.

Credits

All credit for the original concept, design, and animation work goes to iwoplaza (GoblinBob). This port is maintained by ThatSoulyGuy to keep the mod accessible on modern Minecraft versions. The mod is distributed under the MIT License.