CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Optimal aim
Optimal aim renders a cube on other entities to aid in aiming and best utilizing your reach. Aimed towards pvp.
Quick answer
Which Optimal aim release should I use?
Optimal aim optimalAim-1.1.7.jar targets 26.3 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.
Where it goes
Is Optimal aim required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Optimal aim optimalAim-1.1.7.jar need?
optimalAim-1.1.7.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Fabric API, Mod Menu, Mod Menu and 3 more first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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 Optimal aim without breaking your instance.
Built for Optimal aim optimalAim-1.1.7.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use optimalAim-1.1.7.jar. It targets 26.3 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge), Fabric API, Mod Menu, Mod Menu and 3 more first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside optimalAim-1.1.7.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Optimal aim add?
Optimal Aim mod
This mod helps you position your crosshair on other players for pvp purposes to help utilize your full 3 block reach by rendering a small, highly configurable cube on the best place to aim.
I made this mod because I see many new players aiming their crosshair at the other player's legs, losing a good 0.1-0.2 blocks of reach, when the closest point of the hitbox is usually the head.
Also if you set the max distance to '3', the cube will only render when you're able to attack the entity, useful for learning spacing and getting an idea for your own reach!

(More previews can be found here, at modrinth and check out Tektonikal's mods!)
Dependencies
This mod requires Fabric api, and Cloth config + Mod menu for configuration.
Is this a cheat?
No, this mod simply gives a visual aid that is limited to a maximum distance of 12 blocks away and only renders if you have a direct line of sight to the entity, this is not a form of ESP.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Optimal aim by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
1 loader build26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 26 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Optimal aim versions and loaders
optimalAim-1.1.7.jar
17 Sept 2026
optimalAim-1.1.6.jar
19 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.1.5.jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.1.4.jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.1.3.jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.1.2.jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.1.1.jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.0.6.jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.0.5.jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.0.4.jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.0.3.jar
optimalAim-1.0.0 (1).jar
6 Jun 2026
optimalAim-1.0.2.jar
6 Jun 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.