Render the player skin layer in 3d!
3D Skin Layers is a resource made by tr7zw. It supports Minecraft 1.8 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 86,124,679 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 18, 2026.
How to install 3D Skin Layers
This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.
Install Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.8 – 26.x.
Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.
Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.
With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for 3D Skin Layers and click Install.
Compatibility
- Minecraft versions
- 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.12, 1.8
- Runs on
- Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge
- Where it runs
- Client only (your game)
- Edition
- Java
- Needs
- Nothing else
- License
- Free to use
- Price
- Free
- Upkeep
- Actively updated (Oct 27, 2026)
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Questions
Does 3D Skin Layers work on Minecraft 26.x?
Yes. 3D Skin Layers supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.12, 1.8.
Is 3D Skin Layers free?
Yes. 3D Skin Layers is free to download from Modrinth.
Is 3D Skin Layers client-side or server-side?
Client-side. 3D Skin Layers goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.
Is 3D Skin Layers still updated?
Yes. The last update came out in the past day.
What are the best alternatives to 3D Skin Layers?
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