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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Health Bars

See every mob's health in style. In the HUD and in-world. Clean, colorful, and customizable!

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Which Health Bars release should I use?

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Latest stable file [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1
Game version 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2
Loader Fabric

Health Bars [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1 targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. All 3 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Health Bars required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Health Bars [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1 need?

[FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 3 required mods have matching files

Install Puzzles Lib, Forge Config API Port, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

3 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
Puzzles Lib Needed by Health Bars [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.12
Forge Config API Port Needed by Health Bars [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.5
Fabric API Needed by Health Bars [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.1.2] Fabric API 0.155.2+26.1.2
Mod Menu Needed by Forge Config API Port
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: v18.0.0 for 26.1
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-3.0.0+26.1.jar

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Health Bars without breaking your instance.

Built for Health Bars [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1. It targets 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Puzzles Lib, Forge Config API Port, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside [FABRIC] [26.1.x] v26.1.1. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Health Bars add?

Health Bars adds smooth, colorful health displays that make it easy to track the condition of every mob around you. A clear, animated bar shows each mob's name, health, armor, and damage taken right on your screen, helping you stay informed during combat and exploration. ❤️

The mod also supports in-world health bars that appear directly above entities, providing quick visual feedback. From passive animals to powerful bosses, important information is always easy to read at a glance. 👁️

With extensive customization options, flexible display modes, and support for all kinds of mobs, this mod can be tailored to fit almost any UI style or gameplay experience. ⚙️

  • ❤️ HUD Health Bars: See mob name, health, armor, and damage values in a compact on-screen display.
  • 👁️ In-World Bars: Show health bars directly above entities while exploring and fighting.
  • 💥 Damage Numbers: Watch damage and healing values appear in real time.
  • 🐺 Flexible Entity Support: Choose exactly which entities should display health bars.
  • 🎨 Beautiful & Clear: Smooth animations and colorful visuals make information easy to read at a glance.
  • 🌈 Custom Colors: Assign unique colors to monsters, animals, bosses, aquatic mobs, and more.
  • 🪄 Distance Scaling: Scale bars based on proximity or mob health for better readability.
  • ⚙️ Highly Configurable: Customize appearance, positioning, scaling, colors, and behavior to fit your preferred UI.
  • ⌨️ Quick Toggle Keybind: Enable or disable all bars at any time with a configurable keybind.

⏩ INSTALLATION REQUIRED ON CLIENT

⏩ REQUIRES PUZZLES LIB TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC & NEOFORGE)

⏩ REQUIRES FABRIC API TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC)

⏩ REQUIRES FORGE CONFIG API PORT TO BE INSTALLED (FABRIC)

If available for a mod, configuration is possible directly from in-game using the mod menu (requires Mod Menu by Prospector to be installed on Fabric).

For manual configuration using an external text editor all files are found at .minecraft/config, named as MOD_ID-client.toml, MOD_ID-common.toml, or MOD_ID-server.toml, depending on the type of config. Not all types might exist for a mod, if any at all.

🌟 Big thanks to ToroCraft for their timeless ToroHealth Damage Indicators mod, which served as the main inspiration for this project. As a solid foundation, it made it possible for this mod to grow far beyond with exciting new features.

🌟 Several configuration options and customization ideas were inspired by Vazkii's excellent Neat mod.

Project description from CurseForge.

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