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ArmorHudOverlay

by andriyt2233

Players who want to see armor condition at a glance can use ArmorHudOverlay, a Fabric client mod that shows equipped gear on screen.

FabricClient-side onlyApache License 2.01.21.4

What it does

ArmorHudOverlay draws a HUD overlay that lists the helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots a player is wearing, with the remaining durability of each piece. The overlay is simple to adjust and sits on the main screen, so gear condition stays visible during play without opening the inventory.

The mod is a client-side only addition: only the player's client needs it, and servers run without it. It is published for Fabric alone, with a single build for 1.21.4, and the code is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, although the project is not open source. Fabric Loader is required, and the author notes that Fabric Quilt can also load it.

A player who wants to avoid armor breaking without warning can check how much durability remains on each piece. The overlay stays out of the way and matches the look of vanilla menus, and its rendering is built for Fabric with minimal cost to frame rate.

Key features

  1. Armor pieces on screen

    Helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots are listed on the HUD, so the worn gear is visible during play.

  2. Durability readout

    Each equipped piece shows its remaining durability, so a worn item can be replaced before it breaks.

  3. Customizable layout

    The overlay can be adjusted in its settings, so its size and placement suit the player's screen.

  4. Minimal visual footprint

    The overlay is kept plain and non-intrusive, so it blends with vanilla interface elements.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.41.21.4
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

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

Use cases

Survival play

During long survival runs, the overlay shows how close each armor piece is to breaking, so repairs can be planned.

Combat preparation

Before a fight, a player can glance at the HUD to confirm all four pieces still have durability left.

Who it’s for: Players on the client side who run Fabric and want armor durability visible while playing single-player or on a server.

How it compares

Full comparison

Item Durability HUD is a Fabric client-side only mod published under the MIT License, with files for 1.21.5. ArmorHudOverlay targets 1.21.4 and is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, and it is not open source. Simple Armor HUD is also Fabric and client-side only, with a version for 1.21.11 and All rights reserved as its license.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
ArmorHudOverlayFabric1.21.4Client-side only2026-05-07
Item Durability HUDFabric1.21.5Client-side only2026-04-19
Simple Armor HUDFabric1.21.11Client-side only2026-04-07

Questions

Which loader does ArmorHudOverlay need?

It is published for Fabric only. Fabric Loader must be installed, and the author notes that Fabric Quilt can also load the mod.

Does the server need ArmorHudOverlay installed?

No. The mod is client-side only, so a server runs without it and only the player's client needs it.

Which Minecraft version does ArmorHudOverlay support?

The only build listed is for 1.21.4, published on 2026-05-07 and last updated on the same date.

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What the author says

ArmorHudOverlay is a lightweight and efficient client-side mod designed to enhance your survival experience by providing real-time information about your equipped gear.
andriyt2233, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
andriyt2233
Published
2026-05-07
Updated on Modrinth
2026-05-07
Facts verified
2026-10-15
Open on ModrinthCompare