Grass Overhead

Grass Overhead – Custom Player Block Display

Display any Minecraft block – including those added by other mods – above players’ heads! This versatile client-side mod lets you customize player appearances with complete freedom, supporting all blocks from vanilla and modded content.

Key Features

Customizable Overhead Blocks: Show any Minecraft block above player heads (default: grass block)

Height Adjustment: Fine-tune vertical positioning via config file

Smooth Rendering: Optimized movement physics for natural-looking block following

Multiplayer Ready: Visible to all players with the mod installed

Performance Optimized: Minimal impact on FPS (<1% performance overhead)

Client-Side Only: No server installation required

Configuration

Customize in config/grassoverhead-client.toml:

# Block ID (e.g. “minecraft:diamond_block”)

blockType = “minecraft:grass_block”

# Vertical offset from player head (blocks)

heightOffset = 0.5

Use Cases

Team identification in multiplayer servers

Special event markers

Roleplay character customization

Streamer visual enhancements

Personal style expression

Technical Specifications

Minecraft Version: 1.21.1

Loader: NeoForge 21.1.0+

Client Requirement: Yes

Server Requirement: No

Dependencies: None

License: MIT

Installation

Install NeoForge for Minecraft 1.21.1

Download mod file

Place in mods folder

Launch and enjoy!

Important Notes

Purely cosmetic – no gameplay alterations

Doesn’t affect achievements or advancements

Compatible with most shaders and resource packs

Config changes apply instantly without reload