When there’s an infinite world to explore, it makes sense that you’d want to see it from all angles. Minecraft is known for its randomized worlds, and navigating them is a bit easier when you can step out of the first-person perspective. Though some enjoy Mojang‘s world in first-person, others like to dip into third-person now and then. For some, third-person mode can make tricky jumping sections easier, making it less likely that you’ll accidentally fling yourself into lava. If you’re into PvP, third-person can also make it much easier to keep an eye on your enemies. Here’s how to go into third-person mode in Minecraft.
Minecraft Third-Person Mode Guide
(Updated on September 5, 2024 – updated intro, links, and format)
Whereas first-person view allows you to look through your character’s eyes, third-person view provides an over-the-shoulder perspective, allowing you to see your character’s body. Aside from the mechanical benefits, it can also just be nice to see your character running around the world. That’s particularly true if you want to get a better look at the Diamond Armor or Enchanting Table you just worked so hard for. Enabling the third-person camera mode is easy, but every platform has a different way of doing it. The list below will walk you through every method of entering third-person mode:
PC/MacOS
- Press F5/C on your keyboard
Minecraft PE
- Pause the game and head to Settings. From here, select “Video Button” and then change the option “Camera Perspective.”
PlayStation 3
- Press Left Stick down
PlayStation 4
- Press Left Stick down
Xbox 360
- Press Left Stick down
Xbox One
- Press Left Stick down
Windows 10
- Press F5/C on your keyboard
Nintendo Switch
- Use Left Joycon Stick and move it down
Education Edition
- Press F5/C on your keyboard
If you press F5/C once, you will see the back of the player, while pressing F5/C again displays the front. If you need to go back to the first-person view, just press F5/C/C again. That’s all there is to entering into third-person mode in Minecraft. Now you’re ready to get some stylish screenshots.
