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Better than WAILA
A "What Am I Looking At" type mod for Better than Adventure (A heavily modified version of beta 1.7.3)
Choose a version Pick your version below, then grab the matching file.
Quick answer
Which Better than WAILA release should I use?
Latest stable file 1.3.0-8.0-pre1
Game version b1.7.3
Loader bta-babric
Better than WAILA 1.3.0-8.0-pre1 targets b1.7.3 with bta-babric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Better than WAILA required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release bta-babric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Better than WAILA 1.3.0-8.0-pre1 need?
1.3.0-8.0-pre1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
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 Better than WAILA without breaking your instance.
Built for Better than WAILA 1.3.0-8.0-pre1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.3.0-8.0-pre1. It targets b1.7.3 with bta-babric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 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.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.3.0-8.0-pre1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Better than WAILA add?
This mod uses a modified version of Fabric (Babric) and is designed only for Better than Adventure, a heavily modified version of Minecraft b1.7.3!
The name is a play on Better than Adventure and not a statement of superior quality when compared to the mod WAILA
For more information, join the discord server provided on this projects page.
About
Better than WAILA is a utility mod that displays additional information about what you are looking at.
Has plenty of customization options, and the positions of all elements can be adjusted inside the HUD editor.
See gallery for how it looks ingame.
Installation
This mod needs a specific MultiMC/Prism instance to run and another other mod as a dependency:
- HalpLibe by Turnip Labs
Credits
Better than WAILA:
- Useless - Current Maintainer
- ToufouMaster - Original Creator
Libraries used:
- Halplibe - TurnipLabs
BTA Developers:
- jonkadelic
- maggandgeez
- nebulabc
- bestsoft100
- sunsetsatellite (Martin)
- useless
Babric (fork of Fabric for Beta Minecraft) Maintainers:
- calmilamsy
- 6pak
Special thanks:
- Better than Adventure Discord Server (biggest fork of b1.7.3 with many cool features)
- BTA Modding Discord Server (community of modding pioneers of this fork, because it was possible and nobody stopped us)
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Better than WAILA by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Better than WAILA versions and loaders
1.3.0-8.0-pre1
btwaila-1.3.0.jar
19 May 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.2.5-7.3_04
btwaila-1.2.5-7.3_04.jar
20 Apr 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.2.4-7.3_04
btwaila-1.2.4-7.3_04.jar
20 Apr 2026
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.2.1-7.3_01
btwaila-1.2.1-7.3_01.jar
17 Jun 2025
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.1.2-7.2-pre2
btwaila-1.1.2-7.2-pre2.jar
22 Jun 2024
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.1.1-7.2-pre1
btwaila-1.1.1-7.2-pre1.jar
3 Jun 2024
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.1.0-7.2-pre1
btwaila-1.1.0-7.2-pre1.jar
3 Jun 2024
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.0.10-7.1
btwaila-1.0.10-7.1.jar
29 Apr 2024
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.0.9-7.1
btwaila-1.0.9-7.1.jar
24 Mar 2024
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
1.0.8-7.1
btwaila-1.0.8-7.1.jar
5 Mar 2024
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 1 required · 1 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the b1.7.3 · bta-babric setup b1.7.3bta-babric release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
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