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Fabric, NeoForge and Forge mod

Minecraft Server with 3D Skin Layers

3D Skin Layers is for players only: it goes in their modpack, not on the server. See what it does, which versions it runs on, what it needs and how to add it to your server in a few clicks.

  • 83.6 million downloads
  • 11,870 followers
  • Updated October 18, 2026

Ready for your server: 3D Skin Layers has versions for Fabric, NeoForge and Forge. Create your world with one of those loaders and a version from the table below. The newest option is NeoForge on Minecraft 26.2.

What 3D Skin Layers does

Render the player skin layer in 3d!

Replaces the normally flat second layer of player skins with a fully 3D-modeled version. The mod automatically switches back to vanilla-style 2D rendering when players are more than 12 blocks away, helping maintain high framerates. It also supports transparent elements - perfect for glasses, visors, or other cosmetic details!

Author
tr7zw
Categories
adventure and decoration
Loaders
Fabric, Forge and NeoForge
Minecraft versions
26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 33 more (oldest: 1.8.8)
Latest version
1.11.4 (NeoForge, October 18, 2026)
Downloads
83,590,256
License
tr7zw Protective License

Which Minecraft version and loader it works with

Every world has its own Minecraft version and loader (vanilla, Fabric, Forge or NeoForge).

To play with 3D Skin Layers, create your world with any of these combos:

Loaders and Minecraft versions you can play 3D Skin Layers
LoaderNewestMinecraft versions
Fabric26.326.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 30 more (oldest: 1.16.5)
NeoForge26.326.3, 26.2, 26.1.2 and 14 more (oldest: 1.20.2)
Forge1.21.101.21.10, 1.21.8, 1.21.7 and 23 more (oldest: 1.12.2)

Does it go on the server or on players' games?

3D Skin Layers is a client-only mod: it doesn't run on the server. Each player installs it in their own Minecraft if they want it. Add it in the panel as "Players only" and it ships inside everyone's modpack.

Where 3D Skin Layers installs, according to Modrinth
WherePer Modrinth
Servernot supported
Playersrequired
What the panel suggestsPlayers only

What other mods it needs

None: its latest version doesn't require any other mods on Modrinth.

How to add 3D Skin Layers to your server

  1. Open the panel and create a world with a compatible loader and Minecraft version (Fabric, NeoForge and Forge, per the table above), or open one you already have.
  2. In the world's "Mods" section, search for 3D Skin Layers in the Modrinth catalog. You'll only see what works with your world.
  3. Add it with the "Players only" option, the one the panel suggests for this mod.
  4. Start or restart the server so it installs.
  5. Ask your friends to download the .mrpack modpack from the panel again.

Not sure about client vs. server mods? Read the modded server guide. What each size costs is on the pricing page. Prices in Mexican pesos (MXN).

Frequently asked questions

Which loader and Minecraft version does 3D Skin Layers work with?

3D Skin Layers has versions for Fabric: 1.16.5 to 26.3 (33 versions); NeoForge: 1.20.2 to 26.3 (17 versions); Forge: 1.12.2 to 1.21.10 (26 versions). You pick the loader and version when you create your world; the newest option is NeoForge on Minecraft 26.2. The panel's catalog only shows 3D Skin Layers if it has a version for your world.

Do players have to install 3D Skin Layers?

3D Skin Layers is a client-only mod: it doesn't run on the server. Each player installs it in their own Minecraft if they want it. Add it in the panel as "Players only" and it ships inside everyone's modpack.

What other mods does 3D Skin Layers need?

Its latest version (NeoForge) doesn't require any other mods on Modrinth: just add 3D Skin Layers and you're set.

Is it worth adding 3D Skin Layers to the server if it's client-only?

Yes, as a convenience. It does nothing on the server, but if you add it as "Players only", it ships inside the .mrpack modpack and everyone gets it without searching. It uses no server resources.

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Modrinth data updated October 19, 2026.