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**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
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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| | 1.16.5+ | Fabric/Forge*/NeoForge | ✅ Supported | Latest | | | *1.16.5 | Forge | ⚠️ Unsupported | Outdated | Unsupported, until it gets support for JarInJar mods | | 1.12.2/1.8.9 | Forge | ❌ Not supported | Outdated | Might get new updates at some point | | Mod | Status | Note | | ------------------------- | ----------------- |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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![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.
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![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!

📄 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!

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