ReachHUD
by Astra
ReachHUD shows, in real time, the distance to whatever entity the player is aiming at, including players, mobs and animals.
What it does
A compact display reads the distance to the targeted entity and marks it green while it sits inside the current interaction range, and red once it falls outside. Players can use it to check spacing during combat or to learn how far their reach extends in practice.
The mod is client-side only, so a server does not need it and players join without installing anything. It is published for Fabric alone, across seven release versions 1.21.9 – 26.2, with the latest file, 0.9.3+26.2, dated 2026-09-28. Its MIT License permits reuse, although the code is not open source.
Key features
Live distance readout
The current distance between the player and the targeted entity is shown while the entity is in view.
Range color cue
The readout turns green inside the interaction range and red outside it, giving a quick visual check.
Broad target detection
Players, mobs and other living entities can all be detected as the aimed target.
Fading target display
The target HUD fades out after a fixed delay once the entity is no longer aimed at, with smoother transitions between targets.
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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
Combat spacing practice
Players can watch the color change while they close in or back off, learning the distance at which hits land.
Learning interaction range
The readout makes the edge of the interaction range visible, which helps when building or reaching blocks.
Who it’s for: Players who want to see the exact distance to a target during fights or building. It suits single-player worlds and multiplayer clients alike, since only the client runs the mod.
How it compares
Advanced Reach Display covers Fabric builds 1.21.5 – 26.3 and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. Advanced Player Crosshair is also client-side only, but it is released under the MIT License and not open source, with files for 1.21.11 – 26.3.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReachHUD | Fabric | 1.21.9 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
| Advanced Reach Display | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-12 |
| Advanced Player Crosshair | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-28 |
Questions
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In the catalog
ReachHUD is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Displays the current distance between you and your targeted entity. Detects the entity you're currently aiming at, including players, mobs, and other living entities.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/reachhud
- Owner
- Astra
- Published
- 2026-04-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-28
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15