Playable Fantasy Races
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.16.5 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.

Birddie's Fantasy Races is a mod where you get to play as a dwarf, elf, or halfling in minecraft!
This mod has not yet been tested with its compatibility with other mods, so if any conflicts are found please report them.
Current traits of each race:
Dwarf:
1.4m tall
+Increased mining speed
+Night vision underground
+Immune to poison damage
-More starve damage
-Cannot use bone meal
-drowns faster
Elf:
1.9m tall
+Increased bow damage
+Night vision above ground
-Slower mining underground
-Increased fall damage
Halfling:
0.9m tall
+Natural Luck
+Dodge chance (40%)
+Immune to wither damage
-Takes increased damage
Also has human option for default Minecraft character.
Requires ArtemisLib: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/artemislib
If you want to change your race for any reason, use the command /fantasyraces changerace
I also have a Trello with all known issues listed: https://trello.com/b/nPlfZlS8/minecraft-fantasy-races
Known compatibility issues:
Any mod that has to do with changes to the player model, including animations, has the possibility to conflict with this mod.
Including:
-Ido
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.16.5
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as fantasyraces-beta-0.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 37 KB
- Download link checked 14 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.