PVP Trainer
by Drypted
With PVP Trainer, players practice combat on a server or in single-player by seeing their hotbar keybinds, mouse clicks and pitch angle on screen.
What it does
The mod draws overlays that help a player learn combat: hotbar keybinds shown next to the tools in use, the last key pressed, mouse button clicks for left and right, and the current pitch angle. Weather and sprinting state can also be displayed. Labels can be placed at predefined positions on screen, and the settings can be configured to suit a training session.
PVP Trainer is meant for players who train themselves in PvP, for example on Theobald's PVP Practice Map, and it works alongside Carpet PVP. Its options are managed through Cloth Config API, which is required, while Mod Menu is optional and recommended for opening the settings. The mod runs on Fabric for 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 and is client-side only, so servers need nothing installed. It is released under All rights reserved and is not open source, though its source code and issue tracker are public.
Key features
Hotbar keybind display
Keybinds are shown beside the hotbar tools, so a player can see which key selects which item during a fight.
Mouse click indicator
Left and right mouse button presses are displayed on screen as they happen.
Last key pressed
A screen element shows the most recent key the player pressed, useful for checking inputs during practice.
Pitch angle readout
The current pitch angle is shown, helping players aim crossbows, bows and projectiles consistently.
Gallery
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
Training in PvP practice maps
Players can run duels on Theobald's PVP Practice Map and watch their inputs and angles as they fight.
Learning hotbar layouts
New players can check which keybind reaches each tool while they learn combat controls.
Who it’s for: Players who train their combat skills in PvP, alone or on a practice map. It suits anyone who wants to check their own inputs and aiming during a fight.
How it compares
Keybind Viewer is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 with the same environment and All rights reserved license, focused on showing keybinds. Arrow Helper is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.11 only, also under All rights reserved, aimed at arrow aiming. Both are client-side only, so the choice between them and PVP Trainer depends on whether a player needs the input overlays or the aiming aids.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVP Trainer | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-01 |
| Keybind Viewer | Fabric | 1.21.8 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-03-07 |
| Arrow Helper | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-09-01 |
Questions
Does PVP Trainer need Cloth Config API?
Does PVP Trainer have to be installed on servers?
Which game versions does PVP Trainer support?
Can Mod Menu be used with PVP Trainer?
In the catalog
PVP Trainer 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
This is a mod that can be used to train yourself in PVP. This is compatible with Carpet PVP, so you can use Theobald's PVP Practice Map.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/pvp-trainer
- Owner
- Drypted
- Published
- 2025-12-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15