Reach Circles
Reach Circles draws a circle around the player that shows the exact reach distance, so combat range is visible while fighting.
What it does
Reach Circles is a lightweight Fabric mod that displays the reach distance of the player as a visible circle in real time. It can also show the reach circles of other players, so a player can see when an opponent has entered their own range. The circle changes color as targets enter or leave the reach range, and its colors can be customized in the configuration.
The mod is client-side only: only the client needs it, and servers run without it. Its implementation was rewritten and developed independently, inspired by the original concept by Viboten, and it supports different versions than other reach circle mods do. Files are published for Fabric, with builds covering 1.21.1 – 1.21.9 under a custom license that is not open source.
Key features
Real-time reach circle
A circle around the player marks the exact reach distance and updates as the player moves.
Other players' reach
Reach circles of other players are drawn as well, giving a visual indicator when a nearby player enters the reach range.
Color changes on range
The circle color shifts when a target enters or leaves the reach range, giving instant feedback during combat.
Customizable colors
Circle colors can be adjusted, and configurable options control how the circles are shown.
Minimal, optimized rendering
The visual design is clean and minimal, and rendering is kept lightweight to limit its cost on the client.
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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 practice
Players practicing combat on PvP servers can use the circle to judge spacing and interaction range.
Spatial awareness in fights
Seeing opponents' reach circles helps players track when someone else is able to hit them.
Who it’s for: Players who fight on PvP servers or practice combat and want to see reach distance on screen. The mod is useful during combat engagements and does nothing for players who do not need range feedback.
How it compares
Reach (View) runs on Fabric for 1.21.1 only, is client-side only and uses a custom license that is not open source. Advanced Reach Display is also client-side only, covers 1.21.5 – 26.3, and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. IWantToHitFromThreeBlocks is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and covers 1.20 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Circles | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.9 | Client-side only | 2026-03-13 |
| Reach (View) | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-18 |
| Advanced Reach Display | Fabric | 1.21.5 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-12 |
| IWantToHitFromThreeBlocks | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-11 |
Questions
Does Reach Circles need Fabric API?
Does the server need Reach Circles installed?
Which game versions are supported?
In the catalog
Reach Circles is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 13,427 mods support Minecraft 1.21.9.
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Reach Circle is a lightweight, fully client-side mod for Minecraft that visually displays reach distance in real time not just for you, but for other players as well. This mod renders accurate reach circles around players, giving you clear visual feedback for combat, positioning, and interaction range. It’s…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/sigis-reachcircles
- Owner
- Sigismundsblade
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-13
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15