Armor Status
by MineBoost
Armor Status shows the durability of each worn armor piece as a live readout on the HUD, so a break is less likely to come as a surprise.
What it does
The HUD readout updates in real time as armor takes damage, giving the player a running view of each piece's remaining durability during play. The display stays unobtrusive and light on the screen, so the game view stays mostly clear. Because the mod is client-side only, it changes nothing on the server side, and players on a server can use it without any server installation.
The mod is published for Fabric only, with a single release, 1.0.0 for 1.21.11, dated 2026-01-07. Twelve release versions cover 1.21 – 1.21.11. The code is not open source, and the content is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, which also has public links for the source code and issue tracker.
Key features
Real-time durability readout
Each worn armor piece shows its remaining durability as it changes, updating while the player fights or mines.
Compact HUD
The readout is drawn as a small, clean overlay that aims to sit out of the way of the main game view.
Low overhead
The display is kept lightweight, so it adds little work on top of the normal client during play.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Survival and hardcore play
In survival or hardcore worlds, a visible durability count helps the player plan repairs before a piece breaks.
PvP and combat
During fights, the readout lets a player see how much protection remains without opening the inventory.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want armor durability visible on the HUD while playing single-player or on a server. Server owners do not need to install anything, since the mod runs only on the client.
How it compares
Armor HUD is client-side only and published for Fabric 1.21.11, with the All rights reserved license and no open source code. GearGuard is also client-side only, but it targets 1.21.8 under the MIT License and is not open source. Aura HUD is client-side only for 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, so the choice between these mods depends on the game version and the license wanted.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Status | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-07 |
| Armor HUD | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-29 |
| GearGuard | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-24 |
| Aura HUD | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-27 |
Questions
Does Armor Status need Fabric API?
Does Armor Status have to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does Armor Status support?
In the catalog
Armor Status is one of 4,058 Storage mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,474 Storage mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Armor Status is a lightweight, client-side mod that displays your armor durability and status in real time with a clean, minimal HUD. No more surprise armor breaks — stay informed at a glance. Free to use. No modifying, selling, or reuploading.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/armor-status
- Owner
- MineBoost
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15