SimpleAttackIndicator
by LOY091
SimpleAttackIndicator shows a small attack icon above the crosshair, so a player can see at a glance whether a swing will land.
What it does
The indicator is drawn above the crosshair and shows a tiny version of the held weapon. When the attack is at full strength and in range, the icon fills in and a critical hit is signalled. Sword, mace and their smaller forms are covered, and the icon changes according to what the player is holding.
While the attack cooldown runs, the icon empties from the bottom and refills as the weapon recharges, the same way for sword and mace. Players who want less on screen can leave the icon as it is, since the mod adds nothing else to the interface. Installation needs Cloth Config API, Fabric API and Mod Menu. The mod is client-side only, so servers run without it, and the files for 1.21.1 are published for Fabric under the MIT License, which is not open source.
Key features
Above-crosshair icon
A small weapon icon appears above the crosshair while the player holds a sword or mace.
Critical hit signal
The icon changes shape when a critical hit is possible, so the moment to jump or fall is visible.
Cooldown fill
The icon empties during the attack cooldown and fills again as the weapon recharges.
Range and shake effect
The full icon shakes when the attack is ready, giving a clear signal without extra text.
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 3
Use cases
Timing sword swings
A player fighting mobs can wait for the icon to fill before swinging, so no attack is wasted during the cooldown.
Planning mace drops
A player using a mace can watch for the critical signal before falling from height, to land a stronger hit.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who play Minecraft 1.21.1 and want a compact attack timer near the crosshair. Only the client needs the mod, so players can join servers that do not run it.
How it compares
Crosshair Customizer is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, with files for 1.21 – 1.21.8, so it reaches earlier releases than this mod. Crosshair Enhancements is also client-side only and open source, under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimpleAttackIndicator | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-07-27 |
| Crosshair Customizer | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-11-24 |
| Crosshair Enhancements | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-08 |
Questions
Does SimpleAttackIndicator need Fabric API?
Does the server need the mod?
Which game version does it target?
In the catalog
SimpleAttackIndicator is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
A mod that indicates to you when you can attack or hit a crictical, for sword and mace, a mini sword or a mini mace appears above your crosshair (Depending on which one you hold in your inventory) if holding a sword a small diamond sword will appear as blank if you are out of attack range, if in attack range the mini…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/simpleattackindicator
- Owner
- LOY091
- Published
- 2026-07-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15