Armor HUD++
Armor HUD++ is a Fabric client mod that shows the armor a player wears directly on the screen as a small widget.
What it does
The widget lists the equipped armor pieces with their durability, so a player can check remaining protection without opening the inventory. The display follows the vanilla look, with a plain layout that blends into the interface rather than drawing attention to itself. Players can drag the widget to any place on the HUD and change its size, and an edit mode handles both steps.
The mod runs on the client only, so players install it on their own game and servers do not need it. It is built for Fabric and is published for 1.21.11 alone, with version 1.0.0 as the latest file. The code is not open source and is licensed as All rights reserved.
Key features
Armor durability widget
A compact widget lists each equipped armor piece with its remaining durability.
Vanilla-style design
The widget uses a minimal layout that matches the default Minecraft interface.
Draggable placement
The widget can be moved to any position on the HUD by dragging it.
Adjustable size
The widget scale can be changed so it fits different screen sizes and HUD layouts.
Edit mode
An edit mode lets players position and resize the widget before returning to normal play.
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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.
Use cases
Checking armor during combat
Players can see how much durability is left on each piece without leaving the game view.
Long expeditions
Players who travel far from base can track armor wear while exploring or mining.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want a quiet armor readout on the HUD and a way to position it themselves. Servers do not need the mod, so it can be used on any server.
How it compares
Armor Watch is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.10, licensed under the Apache License 2.0 and not open source. GearGuard is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.8, licensed under the MIT License and not open source. Armor Damage Indicator covers 1.21 – 1.21.11 on Fabric, is client-side only and is open source under the MIT License. Armor HUD++ targets 1.21.11 alone and is licensed as All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor HUD++ | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-27 |
| Armor Watch | Fabric | 1.21.10 | Client-side only | 2026-04-13 |
| GearGuard | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-24 |
| Armor Damage Indicator | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-06 |
Questions
Does Armor HUD++ need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does Armor HUD++ support?
Can the armor widget be moved and resized?
In the catalog
Armor HUD++ is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Minecraft mod that adds a clean and lightweight HUD widget that shows your current armor directly on your screen. Armor HUD++ features a minimalist vanilla-style design that blends naturally with Minecraft while staying simple and useful. Keep track of your equipped armor at a glance without opening your inventory…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/armorhud-plus-plus
- Owner
- GlacierDevelopment
- Published
- 2026-05-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15