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Armor Chroma for Fabric

by A5b84

Armor Chroma for Fabric changes the armor bar on the client so each equipped piece shows an icon matching its material, with enchantment glint and armor points above 20 shown in a clearer way.

FabricQuiltClient-side onlyGNU General Public License v3.0 onlyOpen source1.16.5 – 1.21.5

What it does

The mod replaces the default armor bar with icons that depend on the material of each equipped item, so iron, diamond and other armor can be told apart at a glance. Armor points above 20 can be drawn as extra rows of armor icons or as a colored outline around the bar, and enchanted armor pieces can show a glint.

Built-in icons are included for several supported mods, and an optional built-in resource pack adds alternative icons for vanilla materials. Additional icon sets can be loaded through resource packs. Optional dependencies are Cloth Config API, which enables a minimal config screen, and Mod Menu, which opens that screen.

Files are published for Fabric and Quilt for 1.16.5 – 1.21.5, and the latest builds are 1.2.11 for 1.21.5, dated 2025-03-28. Servers do not need it; each player installs it for their own game. The code is under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and the project is open source.

Key features

  1. Material-based armor icons

    Each equipped armor piece is drawn with an icon that matches its material, so the bar shows what is worn.

  2. Enchantment glint

    Enchanted armor pieces can display a glint in the armor bar, making enchanted gear simple to spot.

  3. Armor points over 20

    Points beyond 20 are drawn either as additional rows of armor icons or as a colored outline around the bar.

  4. Minimal config screen

    With Cloth Config API installed, Mod Menu opens a small settings screen for the display options.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.21.51.2.111.2.11
1.21.41.2.101.2.10
1.21.31.2.91.2.9
1.21.21.2.91.2.9
1.21.11.2.81.2.8
1.211.2.81.2.8
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.20.61.2.71.2.7
1.20.51.2.71.2.7
1.20.41.2.61.2.6
1.20.31.2.61.2.6
1.20.21.2.61.2.6
1.20.11.2.61.2.6
1.201.2.61.2.6
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Optional 2

Cloth Config APIConfiguration Library for Minecraft Mods
Optional
Mod MenuAdds a mod menu to view the list of mods you have installed.
Optional

Use cases

Checking gear in a fight

Players can read the material of each armor piece from the bar without opening the inventory.

Modpacks with extra armor

Built-in icons for supported armor mods keep their pieces readable in the bar.

Who it’s for: Players who use Fabric or Quilt with Minecraft 1.16.5 – 1.21.5 and want a clearer armor bar. The mod runs on the client only, so it suits single-player and multiplayer clients alike.

How it compares

Full comparison

Armor Chroma Refabricated is a Fabric-only, client-side mod for 1.21.6 – 26.1.2, under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, so it covers newer versions than this mod. Enchantment Glint Toggler works on Fabric and Quilt for 1.15 – 1.21.11, but it is a client and server mod under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, so every player and the server need it. My Beloved Icon is client-side and open source under the Apache License 2.0, with builds for 1.14 – 1.21.9.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Armor Chroma for FabricFabric and Quilt1.16.5 – 1.21.5Client-side only2025-03-28
Armor Chroma RefabricatedFabric1.21.6 – 26.1.2Client-side only2026-07-05
Enchantment Glint TogglerFabric and Quilt1.15 – 1.21.11Client and server2026-01-07
My Beloved IconFabric and Quilt1.14 – 1.21.9Client-side only2024-07-22

Questions

Does Armor Chroma for Fabric need Cloth Config API?

No. Cloth Config API is optional. It is only needed for the minimal config screen, which Mod Menu opens when both are installed.

Does the mod have to be installed on the server?

No. Players add it to their own game, and a server needs no copy.

Can additional icon sets be added?

Yes. Icon sets for other mods can be loaded through resource packs alongside the built-in icons.

In the catalog

Armor Chroma for Fabric is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.

Decoration mods12,078Fabric modsMods for 1.21.515,307

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What the author says

This is a Fabric fork of the original Armor Chroma mod by [jobicade], a client-side mod to improve on vanilla's default armor bar. Features include: - Different icons depending on the material of equipped items - Displaying glint for enchanted armor pieces - Displaying armor points over 20 with additional armor icon…
A5b84, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
A5b84
Published
2022-08-25
Updated on Modrinth
2025-03-28
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

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