Axe Warning !
by dwmirlol
Axe Warning alerts a player when an enemy holding an axe comes close, using a visual warning and sound near the player.
What it does
The mod watches for enemies holding an axe. A player who holds an axe within fewer than 5 blocks sets off a visual cue and a sound at the same moment, giving time to respond in close combat. An axe-wielding enemy further than 5 blocks away triggers only the visual warning, which keeps the player informed of approaching threats without flooding them with audio.
Settings live in a built-in configuration screen opened with the Right Shift key. From there a player can move the on-screen position of the alert, change its color and size, choose among several warning sounds and fine-tune the audio volume. The mod is Fabric only, targets Minecraft 1.21.11 and is currently in beta, so minor bugs may occur. It is released under the MIT License and is open source.
Axe Warning is client-side only, so the server does not need it and players can join a server without installing it. The first file was published on 2026-03-12 and the latest Fabric build is 1.0.1 for 1.21.11, dated 2026-04-06. The source code is public.
Key features
Close-range alert
An enemy holding an axe within fewer than 5 blocks triggers both a visual warning and a sound.
Monitoring zone
An axe-wielding enemy further than 5 blocks away shows only the visual warning, with no audio.
Adjustable alert
The on-screen position, color, size and warning sound of the alert can all be changed.
In-game settings screen
A configuration screen opens with the Right Shift key, where audio volume is set as well.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players of Fabric 1.21.11 who want an early warning in PvP survival. Players should disable the mod before taking part in ranked official tier list fights, because the author notes the mod is strictly banned from those tier lists.
How it compares
Alert is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Breaking Warning is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 that runs on client and server under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Parshu Axe is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 that runs on client and server and is licensed as All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Axe Warning is open source and client-side only, and its settings are in the in-game screen.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Warning ! | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-06 |
| Alert | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-03 |
| Breaking Warning | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-21 |
| Parshu Axe | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-08-02 |
Questions
Does Axe Warning need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Axe Warning use?
Can the alert be changed?
In the catalog
Axe Warning ! 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
🪓 Have you ever been caught off guard in PvP or survival by an enemy sneaking up on you with a devastating axe strike? This mod is specifically designed to give you the ultimate tactical advantage — never be surprised by an axe-wielding opponent again! 🔴 High Danger Zone (Under 5 Blocks): If an enemy holding an axe…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/axe-warning
- Owner
- dwmirlol
- Published
- 2026-03-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15