Better Indicators
by dromex__
Better Indicators is a client-side Forge mod for 1.20.1 that overlays combat feedback, target details, navigation and block information on the game screen.
What it does
Damage feedback appears as floating 3D numbers over the entity that was struck, and critical hits use rainbow-colored textures. A target HUD shows the exact health and armor values of whatever a player is aiming at. True entity ESP draws minimalist bracket outlines around hostile mobs and animals so they stay visible through walls.
The rest of the interface adds a cinematic compass bar along the top of the screen, a tactical mini-HUD on the left edge that shows in-game time, FPS and ping, and a slide-out loot log that names each item picked up with its quantity. A smart crosshair changes its icon to a pickaxe, axe or sword depending on the block or entity in view, and a block scanner names the targeted block and the tool needed to break it efficiently.
The mod only changes how the interface presents information and does not alter core game mechanics. It runs on the client alone, so players install it without any change on the server side. Files are published for Forge 1.20.1 only, with the latest file 1.0.1 dated 2026-04-03, and the mod is released under All rights reserved, which means it is not open source.
Key features
3D damage numbers
Floating damage values appear over the struck entity, with rainbow textures marking critical hits.
Target HUD
The exact health and armor values of the entity being aimed at are displayed on screen.
True entity ESP
Minimalist bracket outlines mark enemies and animals so they remain visible through solid blocks.
Cinematic compass
A dynamic navigation bar along the top of the screen shows the current direction.
Loot log
A slide-out panel at the screen edge logs each picked-up item by name and quantity.
Block scanner
The targeted block's name is shown together with the tool needed to break it efficiently.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Simple Combat Indicators is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that runs on client and server, so the server needs it too, and it is released under the MIT License. Retro Damage Indicators is client-side only, works on Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only. Tactical Stuff runs on client and server for Forge 1.20.1 and is not open source. Better Indicators stays on the client alone and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Indicators | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-04-03 |
| Simple Combat Indicators | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-05 |
| Retro Damage Indicators | Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2024-04-16 |
| Tactical Stuff | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-07-06 |
Questions
Does Better Indicators need to be installed on the server?
Which loader and version does Better Indicators support?
Can Better Indicators be used with other combat mods?
In the catalog
Better Indicators is one of 6,151 Food mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,337 Food mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
🚀 Better Indicators A Feature-Rich Visual Overhaul for RPG & PvP Better Indicators is a comprehensive, 100% client-side modification for Forge 1.20.1. It provides a complete visual overhaul of the Minecraft interface, focusing on delivering precise, real-time data and tactical advantages without modifying core game…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/better-indicators
- Owner
- dromex__
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15