attention!
by Zl0
Attention is a Fabric client-side mod that draws a compact segmented marker near the crosshair when a hostile is close but outside the view.
What it does
The marker points toward the nearest valid off-screen threat, such as a hostile mob approaching from behind, so a sudden zombie hit or creeper blast is less likely to catch a player unaware. An optional directional ping appears first, giving a calmer warning before damage arrives.
Only the client needs the mod, so a single-player world or a multiplayer client can run it alone and a server can go without it. Attention requires Fabric API and can use Mod Menu for its options. Its code is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and files are published for 1.21.8, 1.21.9, 1.21.10 and 1.21.11, with 0.1.0 on 1.21.11 as the latest beta release.
Key features
Segmented warning marker
A compact marker sits around the crosshair and shows when a threat is nearby outside the current view.
Off-screen threat tracking
The nearest valid hostile outside the view is selected, and the marker reflects its approach.
Directional ping
An optional directional indicator appears first, before the marker, to flag the threat's direction.
Player list filter
Off-screen players can be filtered out of the tracking, and the whole mod can be disabled completely.
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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
Optional 1
Use cases
Staying calm in dark caves
Players who dislike sudden hits in low light can keep the view close to vanilla while still knowing where danger sits.
Light awareness in survival
A subtle marker suits survival play that avoids loud HUD elements and wants a little more control over nearby danger.
Who it’s for: Survival players who prefer subtle quality-of-life tools over loud HUD elements, and who want awareness of hostiles outside their view without a heavy interface.
How it compares
Hostile Awareness is a Fabric mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Custom Crosshair X is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21 – 1.21.11 released under All rights reserved, so its code is closed. Crosshair[+] is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.1 under the MIT License and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| attention! | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-20 |
| Hostile Awareness | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-08 |
| Custom Crosshair X | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-21 |
| Crosshair[+] | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-04-05 |
Questions
Does Attention need Fabric API?
Does the server need Attention?
Can the marker be turned off?
In the catalog
attention! is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
A small awareness mod that helps you keep control of the situation. It adds a compact segmented marker around the crosshair when a nearby threat is just outside your view.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/attention
- Owner
- Zl0
- Published
- 2026-04-19
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15