Ready for your server: Better Third Person 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 1.21.8.
What Better Third Person does
Improves third person camera view.
- Author
- Socolio
- Categories
- game mechanics
- Loaders
- Fabric, Forge and NeoForge
- Minecraft versions
- 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 and 17 more (oldest: 1.16.4)
- Latest version
- 1.9.0 (NeoForge, April 23, 2025)
- Downloads
- 22,372,709
- License
- All Rights Reserved
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 Better Third Person, create your world with any of these combos:
| Loader | Newest | Minecraft versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 1.21.8 | 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 and 17 more (oldest: 1.16.4) |
| NeoForge | 1.21.8 | 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 and 7 more (oldest: 1.20.2) |
| Forge | 1.20.2 | 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 and 2 more (oldest: 1.16.4) |
Does it go on the server or on players' games?
Better Third Person 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 | Per Modrinth |
|---|---|
| Server | not supported |
| Players | required |
| What the panel suggests | Players only |
What other mods it needs
None: its latest version doesn't require any other mods on Modrinth.
How to add Better Third Person to your server
- 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.
- In the world's "Mods" section, search for Better Third Person in the Modrinth catalog. You'll only see what works with your world.
- Add it with the "Players only" option, the one the panel suggests for this mod.
- Start or restart the server so it installs.
- 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 Better Third Person work with?
Better Third Person has versions for Fabric: 1.16.4 to 1.21.8 (20 versions); NeoForge: 1.20.2 to 1.21.8 (10 versions); Forge: 1.16.4 to 1.20.2 (5 versions). You pick the loader and version when you create your world; the newest option is NeoForge on Minecraft 1.21.8. The panel's catalog only shows Better Third Person if it has a version for your world.
Do players have to install Better Third Person?
Better Third Person 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 Better Third Person need?
Its latest version (NeoForge) doesn't require any other mods on Modrinth: just add Better Third Person and you're set.
Is it worth adding Better Third Person 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.