HealthCrosshair
by Zayb
HealthCrosshair shows the player's current health as a compact readout directly below the crosshair, a client-only Fabric HUD addition.
What it does
The health readout sits just under the crosshair, so a player can check remaining health without moving the eyes away from the target. Two display modes are available: a raw 1–20 point scale and a 1–10 heart scale that matches the standard health bar. The readout uses a semi-transparent layout, set to about 70 percent opacity by default, so it stays legible over block entities without covering them.
Only the client needs the mod, and servers run without it, so it can be added to any Fabric 1.21 – 1.21.5 game without server changes. Pressing H opens the settings screen, where the display mode and the mod itself can be switched on or off during play. Preferences are saved automatically between launches. The mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Health below the crosshair
Current health is drawn directly under the crosshair, close to the point the player is aiming at.
Two display modes
Health can be shown as raw points on a 1–20 scale or as hearts on a 1–10 scale.
Adjustable transparency
The readout is drawn at about 70 percent opacity and stays readable against the scene behind it.
In-game settings screen
Pressing H opens a menu where display modes can be changed and the indicator toggled without leaving the world.
Saved preferences
Chosen settings are stored automatically, so the indicator is ready the next time the game starts.
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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.
Use cases
PvP fights
A player watching an opponent's health while aiming can keep the crosshair on target and still track their own health.
Survival play
Players who prefer a minimal interface can read health at a glance in place of a full status bar.
Who it’s for: Players who want a minimal health display near the crosshair, especially in player-versus-player combat on Fabric 1.21 – 1.21.5.
How it compares
Crosshair Plus is client-only, Fabric-only, released under the MIT License and covers 1.21.4 – 1.21.11, so it overlaps this mod's range on 1.21.4 and 1.21.5. PvP Crosshair is client-only, Fabric-only, open source under the MIT License and published for 1.21.11 – 26.2, a range that does not overlap this mod's versions. GrimCrosshairIndicator is client and server, so every player and the server need it, and it is under All rights reserved for 1.21 – 26.1.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthCrosshair | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2026-05-15 |
| PvP Crosshair | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-20 |
| GrimCrosshairIndicator | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-10 |
Questions
Does the server need Health Crosshair?
Which game versions does Health Crosshair support?
Can the health display be changed in game?
In the catalog
HealthCrosshair is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
Health Crosshair A sleek, minimalist PvP health indicator for Fabric. Health Crosshair is a lightweight, client-side mod designed to keep your focus where it belongs—on your crosshair. It renders your current health directly in your line of sight with a modern, high-transparency aesthetic, making it perfect for…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/healthcrosshair
- Owner
- Zayb
- Published
- 2026-03-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15