Tools Durability HUD
by Mr_Ars11
Tools Durability HUD shows the durability of the tools a player holds on the heads-up display, so the numbers stay visible during play.
What it does
The mod draws the remaining durability of the tool in use directly on the HUD, without opening the inventory to check it. The display appears automatically when the player starts using an item and updates in real time as the item wears down. Players who switch between several tools see the value of whichever one is currently in hand.
Once an item drops to a critical level, the mod issues a warning so the player can switch tools or repair before it breaks. The warning is meant for the moments when a break would matter most, such as mid-mining or during a long fight. Installation needs Fabric API on Fabric 1.21.4, and the mod runs on the client alone, so servers do not need it. The code is released under the MIT License, but the project is not open source.
Key features
Live durability display
The remaining durability of the held tool is drawn on the HUD and refreshes while the item is used.
Automatic appearance
The display shows up on its own when an item starts to wear, with no key press or menu step needed.
Low durability warnings
A warning fires once an item's durability drops to a critical level, before the tool breaks.
Inventory-free checks
Current wear is readable from the play screen, so the inventory does not have to be opened mid-task.
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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.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Long mining runs
Players digging through a large area can track a pickaxe or shovel without stopping to open the inventory.
Combat with a single weapon
A sword or bow near the end of its durability can be swapped out in time, as the warning appears before the break.
Who it’s for: Players who use tools for long stretches of play and want their remaining durability visible at all times. The mod suits single-player and multiplayer clients alike, since it needs nothing on the server.
How it compares
Armor HUD and Simple Armor HUD both show armor on the HUD, are client-side only for 1.21.11 on Fabric, and are published under All rights reserved, not open source. Show Durability HUD covers Fabric files 1.21.11 – 26.1.2, is client-side only and is under the MIT License. MT Safe Tools is client-side only, listed for 1.21.4 on Fabric, and falls under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike 4.0 license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tools Durability HUD | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-03-25 |
| Armor HUD | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-29 |
| Simple Armor HUD | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-07 |
| Show Durability HUD | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-21 |
| MT Safe Tools | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-03-12 |
Questions
Does Tools Durability HUD need Fabric API?
Does the server need Tools Durability HUD?
Which game versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
Tools Durability HUD is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
Tools Durability HUD is a lightweight and convenient mod that displays the durability of your tools on the screen in real time. No more opening your inventory just to check item condition — all the important information is always visible. The mod automatically shows the current durability of the tools you're using…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/tools-durability-hud
- Owner
- Mr_Ars11
- Published
- 2026-03-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-03-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15