3D Skins — Horizon mod
The outer layer of every player's skin drawn as real 3D pixels.
We haven't written a full write-up for this project yet. Below is a short card from the registry data; the one-line summary is the author's.
The outer layer of every player's skin drawn as real 3D pixels.
| Type | Native mod |
|---|---|
| Categories | Decoration |
| Tags | skins, 3d-skins, players, cosmetic |
| Compatibility | Minecraft 26.3 · Horizon |
| License | MIT |
| Published | 4 November 2026 |
| Updated | 6 November 2026 |
Updated:
Versions
| Version | Date | Minecraft | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.0 | 6 November 2026 | 26.3 | Works on Nightly 66f3981. |
| 1.0.1 | 4 November 2026 | 26.3 | Initial Release. |
How to install
Find the mod in the launcher
Open the Horizon launcher, pick an instance on the left and go to its Mods page. In the Horizon tab, find "3D Skins" and press Install.
Build the mods
In the Native build of … row press Build and confirm you trust these mods. The first build downloads Rust and takes 20–30 minutes and a few GB of disk; later builds take a couple of minutes.
Play
Play that instance — your other instances never run the mod. Turn it on and configure it in game under Options → Mods.
FAQ
How do I install 3D Skins?
From the Horizon launcher: Mods page → find "3D Skins" → Install. The launcher checks the SHA-256 and the author's signature for you. A native mod is then compiled with the Build button — the first build takes 20–30 minutes. The full steps are in "How to install" above.
Which Minecraft version does 3D Skins support?
The latest version, 1.1.0, targets Minecraft 26.3 on Horizon.
Can I download 3D Skins from this site?
Yes. Its MIT license allows redistribution, so we host the file, and its SHA-256 matches the official registry.
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