Better Health Indicator [BHI]
by ItsAnshuXD
Better Health Indicator is a Fabric client mod that shows the health of the player under the crosshair, along with ping, damage numbers and healing events.
What it does
When a player looks at another player, the mod displays that target's health on the HUD. It also shows the target's latency, flashes damage numbers when a hit lands, and marks healing and regeneration as they happen. The detection range for targets can be limited in the settings, so the display only reacts to players within a chosen distance.
The mod is aimed at PvP-focused play, such as crystal PvP, practice fights and competitive matches, where combat information is useful but should not crowd the screen. A HUD editor lets each player move and restyle the elements. Because it is installed only on the client, it adds nothing to the server side.
Better Health Indicator requires Fabric API on Fabric. It is published for Fabric only, with one release, 1.0.0 for 1.21.11, dated 2026-06-10. The code is released under the MIT License, but the project is not open source.
Key features
Target health display
The health of the player being looked at appears on screen, so combat status is visible without opening a menu.
Ping display
The target's latency is shown directly on the HUD, which helps judge fights in multiplayer.
Damage numbers
Numbers appear each time the target takes damage, so the size of every hit is visible.
Healing and regeneration tracking
Healing and regeneration events are tracked and displayed as they occur.
HUD editor
The position and style of each element can be changed in an editor, so the HUD can match the player's own layout.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Crystal and practice PvP
Players tracking an opponent's health and damage during crystal PvP or practice fights can watch hits and heals as they land.
Lifesteal and survival multiplayer
On servers such as Lifesteal SMP or survival SMP, the target panel shows opposing players' health and latency without a separate scoreboard.
Who it’s for: Players who want combat information during PvP on Fabric, in singleplayer or on multiplayer servers. The mod only needs to be installed by the player, so server owners do not need to add it.
How it compares
Player Health Indicators Unofficial is also a client-side Fabric mod under the MIT License and is open source, with files for 1.21 – 26.3. Heart Indicator is a client-side Fabric mod under the MIT License that is not open source, with files for 1.21 – 26.3. Simple Hud is client-side, Fabric and MIT licensed, but only covers 1.21 – 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Health Indicator [BHI] | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-10 |
| Player Health Indicators Unofficial | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-04 |
| Heart Indicator | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-22 |
| Simple Hud | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-08-27 |
Questions
Does Better Health Indicator need Fabric API?
Does the server need to install Better Health Indicator?
Which game version does the current file support?
In the catalog
Better Health Indicator [BHI] is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Better Health Indicator is a modern PvP-focused utility mod designed to provide essential combat information directly on your screen. Track player health in real time, monitor ping, visualize damage and healing events, and fully customize your HUD to match your gameplay style.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-health-indicator-bhi
- Owner
- ItsAnshuXD
- Published
- 2026-06-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15