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https://github.com/tr7zw/3d-skin-layers

Renders the player skin layer in 3d
https://github.com/tr7zw/3d-skin-layers

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Renders the player skin layer in 3d

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About



**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!



Since this mod is purely visual and entirely client-side, **it doesn't need to be installed on servers** and works seamlessly in any environment.




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![Features](https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/headlines/large/Features.png)



Give your player skin the depth it deserves—with style and performance in mind.



### 3D Extruded Skin Layer



- Replaces the flat second skin layer with a full 3D model

- Adds visual depth to cosmetic details like jackets, sleeves, or hats

- Fully supports transparency for glasses, visors, etc.

- Also applies to player head items



### Performance-Aware Rendering



- Automatically switches to vanilla 2D rendering beyond 12 blocks

- Maintains FPS even in multiplayer or crowded areas

- Fully client-side and requires no server installation







[![Essential](https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/banner/essential_1.png)](http://essential.gg)



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![Compatibility & Dependancys](https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/headlines/medium/Compatibility%20&%20Dependancys.png)



|  Minecraft   |         Loader         |     Status      | Version  |                         Note                         |

|--------------|------------------------|-----------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------|

| 1.16.5+      | Fabric/Forge*/NeoForge | ✅ Supported     | Latest   |                                                      |

| *1.16.5      | Forge                  | ⚠️ Unsupported  | Outdated | Unsupported, until it gets support for JarInJar mods |

| 1.12.2/1.8.9 | Forge                  | ❌ Not supported | Outdated | Might get new updates at some point                  |



|            Mod            |       Status       |                                           Note                                            |

|---------------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

| Essential                 | ✅ Supported        |                                                                                           |

| Shoulder Surfing Reloaded | ✅ Supported        |                                                                                           |

| Player Animator           | ✅ Supported        | This means mods that use it like Better Combat and Emotecraft                             |

| CustomSkinLoader          | ⚠️ Partial support | Requires [this](https://modrinth.com/mod/skinlayers3d-customskinloader-bridge) helper mod |

| Lunar Client              | ❌ Not supported    | Will never get support!                                                                   |




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![Screenshots / Media](https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/headlines/medium/Screenshots%20Media.png)



![Stage View](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tr7zw/3d-Skin-Layers/1.19/img/MC_NU_HEADER.png)




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![Known Issues](https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/headlines/medium/Known%20Issues.png)



- Because the outer layer is slightly larger than the player model, some skins may not align perfectly in 3D.

- ZigZag patterns around corners will join up. This down to the math of making it 3d, but it can be somewhat prevented by placing slightly transparent pixels into the holes.

- With shaders, some body part layer sides have weird shadows. I am trying to get this resolved.




![Divider](https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/divider_faded/Divider_03.png)




![FAQ](https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/headlines/medium/FAQ.png)



### Does this need to be installed on the server?



No. This is a fully client-side mod and does **not** need to be installed on the server.



### Does this work with HD Skins?



No. Since the pixels wouldn't have the correct shape, this is not possible.



### The layers stick through the modded armor



Some modded armor is closer to the body than vanilla. Turn down the 3d size in the mod settings till it fits.



### The layers are flying offset to the body



You are probably using a ETF/EMF resourcepack. Make sure you update it, fitting to the Minecraft version.



### Help the layers are gone! / The mod doesn't work!



A few things to check before asking for help:

- Check under Options > Skin Customization that you didn't accidentally disable your skin layers.

- Check in the mod settings, that the features are turned on.

- Does the mod show up in the modlist at all?

- The skin should be loaded via Mojang, other skin loaders might not be supported.

- Make sure your skin actually has things on the second layer. The mod can't magically invent layers.



### I'm having issues with my cracked version of Minecraft



Please buy the game, illegal copies of the game are not supported.




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![Credits & license](https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/headlines/medium/Credits%20&%20License.png)



👤 Thanks to the awesome translators and contributors on Github!



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📄 License: tr7zw Protective License 


Feel free to use this mod in your Modrinth/Curseforge hosted modpacks without asking for permission. Do not redistribute the jar files anywhere else!