Armor Durability Color
by cactoz
Armor Durability Color tints each armor piece on a player's model to show how much durability it has left, so wear is visible at a glance.
What it does
The mod intercepts armor rendering on the player model and blends a color tint into each piece based on its current durability. Both armor layers are tinted, and enchantment glint is tinted as well, so the color stays readable on enchanted gear. Nothing changes in the item data itself; only the rendered appearance shifts as pieces wear down.
The mod is client-side only, so only the client needs it and servers can run without it. It requires Fabric API, and it runs on Minecraft 26.2 with Fabric Loader 0.19.3 or newer. Its only published file is 26.2, released on 2026-07-14, and it works alongside texture packs and resource packs. The code is open source under the MIT License, and the source and issue tracker are public.
Installation means placing the file with Fabric API into the mods folder of the Fabric profile for 26.2. The mod is configured through its own settings, and the configuration must be done before the tint takes effect as intended.
Key features
Durability tint on armor
Each armor piece is tinted in proportion to its remaining durability, so worn pieces stand out on the player model.
Both armor layers tinted
The tint applies to both armor layers, so leggings and boots show the same durability color as the chest and helmet.
Enchantment glint tinted
The enchantment glint is colored by durability as well, keeping the wear signal visible on enchanted pieces.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Checking gear in combat
A player can see which armor pieces are close to breaking without opening the inventory.
Using a resource pack
The tint works with texture packs and resource packs, so players keep their chosen art style.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want armor wear shown on the character itself. Server owners need no installation, since the mod is client-side only.
How it compares
ArmorSense is a Fabric mod for 26.1 – 26.2 that is client-side only, released under CC0 1.0 Universal, and it is not open source. Simple Armor HUD is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source, so it shows durability in a HUD rather than on the model. ToolDurabilityHUD is a client-side Fabric mod for 26.2 under the MIT License and is not open source, so it also reports wear through a HUD.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Durability Color | Fabric | 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-14 |
| ArmorSense | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-01 |
| Simple Armor HUD | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-07 |
| ToolDurabilityHUD | Fabric | 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-15 |
Questions
Does Armor Durability Color need Fabric API?
Does the server need this mod?
Which versions does Armor Durability Color support?
In the catalog
Armor Durability Color is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Visually tints players' armor by remaining durability. Both the armor layers and the enchantment glint are tinted.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/armor-durability-color
- Owner
- cactoz
- Published
- 2026-07-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15