The official MCPVP client
The Dawn Minecraft launcher comes with Dawn Client: keystrokes, CPS, reach display and 100+ more modules for 1.8.9 and modern versions.
Free · Windows, macOS, Linux
100+ modules
Dawn Client has over 100 modules you can switch on, restyle and drag around your HUD, each with a live preview. These are the ones PvP players set up first:
KeystrokesDisplay your key presses
CPSShow your clicks per second
MousestrokesDisplays mouse movement
Reach DisplayShows the distance when hitting a player
Combo DisplayDisplay number of consecutive hits
HitboxAdds hitboxes around entities
Toggle SprintToggle your sprint and sneak key
ZoomZoom in and out of objects
PerspectiveFreelook
Armor StatusDisplay your armor durability
Potion EffectsDisplay potion effects
PingDisplay your ping to the server
FPSDisplay your frames per second
Nick HiderHide your nick and skin
Tier TaggerDisplays tier from Vanilla PvP Tierlist
Block OverlayAdd overlay and outline to blocks
The rest covers things like waypoints, voice chat, screenshots and Discord status.
1.8.9 and modern versions
Dawn Client runs on Forge 1.8.9 and 1.12.2 and on modern Fabric versions. That means you can keep a 1.8.9 profile for old-school PvP next to a 1.21 profile for modern combat, each with its own modules and settings.
To get it, create a Modded profile and pick With Dawn. The profile creator only lists the versions Dawn Client currently supports, and NeoForge profiles run without it for now.
MCPVP in the launcher
Dawn is the official launcher of MCPVP. The launcher has an MCPVP ranked queue with kit ratings, a leaderboard and tier tests, and Minecraft opens on its own when your match is ready. Ranked access is limited for now, with public access coming soon.
Your match history and kit tiers can show up on your Dawn player profile, next to the servers you play on.
FPS
Testers saw about 27% more FPS in singleplayer and 30% more on servers with Dawn Client's optimizations on 1.21.5, 1.21.8, 1.21.10, 1.21.11 and 26.1.1. Those numbers don't cover 1.8.9.
On Fabric profiles, Dawn also adds Sodium, Lithium and four more performance mods matched to your version. The FPS mods page explains how that works and which settings still matter.
FAQ
Does Dawn work on 1.8.9?
Yes. Dawn Client runs on Forge 1.8.9, and also on Forge 1.12.2 and on modern Fabric versions.
Is Dawn free?
Yes. The launcher shows ads, and cosmetics are optional purchases.
Can I add my own mods?
Yes. Fabric and Forge profiles can use mods from Dawn's Modrinth browser alongside Dawn Client.
Can I play MCPVP ranked from the launcher?
Ranked queue access in the launcher is limited right now. When you have access, you need a Fabric or Forge profile that runs Dawn Client.
Does Dawn have voice chat?
Yes. The Voice module lets you talk to other Dawn players in game.