Player Animation Pack (1.21) – MCPE/Bedrock Smooth Vanilla Movement Enhancer

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Refresh your Minecraft experience with the Player Animation Pack (1.21) for MCPE/Bedrock, a lightweight texture and behavior upgrade that smooths out character movements while preserving the classic Minecraft feel. Developed by Hyperest Studios, this pack refines standard player actions like walking, sneaking, and swimming, offering subtle but noticeable improvements across animations both in-game and in the dressing room. It’s perfect for players who want more fluid character motions without straying from vanilla aesthetics or losing cape support.

Player Animation Pack

Features:

  • Refined Walk & Sprint Animations
    Walking and sprinting animations are smoother, with added motion for a more natural player feel.
  • Sprint Particle Effects
    Custom sprint animations now include light particle trails, enhancing feedback when running.
  • Sneaking & Swimming Improvements
    Sneak animations are reworked to feel more grounded, while swimming and swimming idle look more fluid.
  • Elytra Animation Upgrade
    Gliding with Elytra now looks more dynamic, especially when combined with smoother transitions between motions.
  • Bow Equip & Sneak Animations
    Adds distinct animations for holding a bow, including variations when sneaking.
  • Sleeping & Jumping Polished
    Sleep and jump animations are tweaked for smoother entry and exit, removing stiffness from transitions.
  • Idle & Dressing Room Enhancements
    Even while standing still, the player model now has gentle breathing movements. Also improves character previews in the dressing room.
  • Custom Handheld Item Animations
    Includes holding animations for:
    • Swords while sprinting
    • Torches
    • Lanterns
    • Fishing rods
    • Carrot/Warped Fungus on a Stick
    • Zombie arms (for certain custom models)
  • On-Screen Animation Support
    Some subtle effects display onscreen, adding immersion without distracting the player.
  • Eating, Drinking, & Mounting
    Smoother transitions when consuming items or mounting animals.
  • Supports Attachables & Capes
    Maintains compatibility with capes and attachable items, making it perfect for use with skins, accessories, or custom gear.

Screenshots:

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How to install:

How To Install Mod / Addon on Minecraft PE

How To Install Texture Packs on Minecraft PE

How To Install Map on Minecraft PE

Why use Player Animation Pack?

Minecraft’s default animations can feel rigid and outdated, especially after years of play. This pack adds polish and life to the game without changing the art style or requiring heavy mods. Whether you’re exploring, fighting, or simply showing off skins in multiplayer, your character will move more naturally making gameplay feel smoother and more engaging. Best of all, it doesn’t interfere with cosmetics or performance, so it works flawlessly on most mobile and Bedrock devices.

FAQs

Does this pack change combat animations like sword swings?

No, this pack focuses on movement and idle animations. Combat swing mechanics remain vanilla.

Will capes still work with this pack?

Yes, capes are fully supported and won’t be affected by the new animation system.

Is this compatible with multiplayer or servers?

Yes, animations will be visible on your client and won’t conflict with server rules or functionality.

Does this impact performance on low-end devices?

No, the animation improvements are lightweight and optimized for smooth gameplay across all Bedrock-supported devices.

Can I use this with other resource packs?

Yes, as long as they don’t override the same animation files. Layering may require adjusting pack order.

For Minecraft PE/Bedrock 1.21