PvP Crosshair
by CoresCode
With PvP Crosshair, the crosshair changes color when it lands on another living entity, and a separate color marks a player who is holding a shield.
What it does
PvP Crosshair is a Fabric mod that replaces the default crosshair with a customizable one for combat. Its color and opacity change depending on what the player is aiming at: an idle color when the crosshair rests on nothing, a target color on a living entity, and a shield color when the entity is actively blocking. Players can use it during fights against other players or mobs without adding anything else to the screen.
Every setting is changed in the game's own options screen, and the values are saved to a JSON configuration file that persists between game launches. The mod is client-side only, so servers do not need it and players can join without installing anything. It is open source under the MIT License, with source code and an issue tracker published. Files exist for 1.21.11 and 26.2, with version 1.0.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest Fabric file, and the author plans support for further 1.21.x releases.
Key features
Target color on entities
The crosshair switches to a configured color when it detects a living entity in front of the player.
Shield detection
A separate shield color appears when the targeted entity is actively blocking, which helps spot defensive opponents.
Style and size
The crosshair can be set to a chosen style, size and corner default to match the player's preference.
Idle and target opacity
Separate opacity values control how visible the crosshair is when idle, on a target and when a shield is detected.
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
Fancy Crosshair is a Fabric mod for 1.20.4 – 26.3 that is client-side only and released under All rights reserved, so its source is not open. Advanced Player Crosshair is also client-side only and covers 1.21.11 – 26.3 under the MIT License, which makes it the closest match in version range. Redy Crosshair is open source under the MIT License and targets 1.21 – 26.3, while TargetCrosshair covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 under All rights reserved. GrimCrosshairIndicator is the only one of these that runs on both client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PvP Crosshair | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-20 |
| Fancy Crosshair | Fabric | 1.20.4 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-19 |
| Advanced Player Crosshair | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
| Redy Crosshair | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-06 |
| TargetCrosshair | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-05 |
| GrimCrosshairIndicator | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-05-10 |
Questions
Does PvP Crosshair need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does PvP Crosshair use?
Where are the crosshair settings stored?
In the catalog
PvP Crosshair is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
PvP Crosshair is a lightweight and customizable Fabric mod that enhances Minecraft combat by providing a dynamic crosshair. Whether you're fighting players or mobs, the crosshair dynamically changes based on your target, giving you instant visual feedback without cluttering your screen.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/pvpcrosshair
- Owner
- CoresCode
- Published
- 2026-07-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15