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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

MobHealthBar

This mod adds classic Minecraft health bars above mobs, showing their remaining life.

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Quick answer

Which MobHealthBar release should I use?

Updated 4 days ago
Latest stable file mobhealthbar-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0.jar
Game version 26.2
Loader NeoForge

mobhealthbar-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0.jar targets 26.2 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is MobHealthBar required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release NeoForge
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.

What else does mobhealthbar-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0.jar need?

mobhealthbar-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add MobHealthBar without breaking your instance.

Built for mobhealthbar-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use mobhealthbar-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0.jar. It targets 26.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside mobhealthbar-neoforge-26.2-1.1.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does MobHealthBar add?

Features

Vanilla Hearts in 3D
Full, half, and empty hearts rendered above mob heads using the actual vanilla heart sprites. Poison, wither, and absorption variants all included.

Smooth Fade-In & Fade-Out
Health bars don't pop in or vanish. They ease in and fade out for a polished, natural feel.

Smart Visibility
Hearts appear when you damage any entity or look at a hostile mob. Hostile mobs stay visible for ~20 seconds, friendly entities for ~7 seconds.

Damage Flash & Shake
When a mob takes a hit, hearts flash and shake just like vanilla.

Always Faces You
Billboard rendering keeps the hearts oriented toward the camera at all times, no matter what angle you're viewing from.

Works on Everything
Zombies, cows, bosses, villagers — if it has health, it gets hearts.

Pixel-Perfect Vanilla Logic
Heart fill matches vanilla's HUD exactly. A mob with 0.1 HP still shows a half heart.


🎮 How It Works 🎮

Hit a mob — hearts fade in above its head showing current health

Look at a hostile mob — hearts appear automatically, no hit needed

Watch them update — hearts reflect real-time health changes with damage flash on each hit

Hearts fade away — after the timer expires, they smoothly disappearNo keybinds, no config screens to open, no setup. Install and play.


❓ FAQ

Does this need to be installed on the server?
No, this is a purely client side mod. Install it on your client for use on any server.

Does it conflict with other health bar mods?
It shouldn't. This mod uses a render layer on entities, not a HUD overlay.

Can I include this in my modpack?
Yes.

Where do I report bugs?
Open an issue on the GitHub repository. Please include your loader, MC version, and a latest.log

Project description from CurseForge.

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Recent files

MobHealthBar versions and loaders

18 of 18 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.