Vanilla Emotes
This datapack adds animated emotes to Minecraft that can be used without additional resource packs or dependencies!
How to Use Emotes
After unlocking an emote, execute the command /trigger emote to open the emotes menu. In this menu, you can view all available emotes, activate them, or obtain a special item for quick access.

Click the "ACTIVATE" button next to the desired emote to play it immediately.
If you choose the "OBTAIN" option, you'll receive an item that allows you to use this emote at any time. Simply hold the item in your hand and press F (move it to your offhand) to play the emote.
Unlocking Emotes
Different emotes become available when reaching specific experience levels. Here's the complete list of available emotes:
- Wave (Level 5) - Simple emote for greeting or saying goodbye
- Point (Level 10) - Point your hand forward
- Big Wave (Level 15) - Wave with both hands for more attention
- Clap (Level 20) - Give a round of applause
- Nod Head (Level 30) - Nod in agreement
- Shake Head (Level 30) - Shake head in disagreement
Important Notes
- For better viewing, it's recommended to switch to third-person mode (F5) when using emotes
- Emotes have a cooldown period between uses. Check the remaining time by hovering over the item in your inventory