CurseForge · Minecraft mod
PVP Essentials
Essential client side PvP features, including armor, potion, damage indicators, low fire & shield, no explosion particles and much more!
Quick answer
Which PVP Essentials release should I use?
PVP Essentials v2.2.1.1+mc-1.21.11 targets 1.21.11 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 PVP Essentials 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.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does PVP Essentials v2.2.1.1+mc-1.21.11 need?
v2.2.1.1+mc-1.21.11. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install DLib, Fabric API, DLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. 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 PVP Essentials without breaking your instance.
Built for PVP Essentials v2.2.1.1+mc-1.21.11. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v2.2.1.1+mc-1.21.11. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install DLib, Fabric API, DLib first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.
- 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.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside v2.2.1.1+mc-1.21.11. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does PVP Essentials add?

Essential client-side PvP features, including armor, potion, and arrow HUDs, damage indicators, and much more!
Version Compatability:
- 26.2 (Fabric) -- [WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT DLIB]
- 1.21.11 (Fabric) -- [WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT DLIB]

| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Armor HUD | Displays equipped armor and it's durability |
| Arrow HUD | Shows your remaining arrows. |
| Potion HUD | Displays all the potions available in your inventory. |
| Misc HUD | Displays total number of golden apples, ender pearls, cobwebs, and any item you want to be tracked from your inventory. |
| Damage Indicator | Shows how much damage you took, or gave to the enemy. |
| Low Fire | Change the Y position of fire overlay |
| No Potion Particles | Disable potion particles from your screen. |
| No Explosion Particles | Disable explosion particles, making playing crystal pvp less obstructive. |
| Shield Controls | Change the Y position of idle shield & blocking shield, rotate shield (side shield). |

Planned Features for future releases:
- Totem counter
- Kit system (will include the ability to share your kits with other players)
- Elytra pitch angle
- Mod menu support
- and much more
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
PVP Essentials by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader build26.1.2
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
PVP Essentials versions and loaders
v2.2.1.1+mc-1.21.11
pvp-essentials-2.2.1.1-1.21.11.jar
14 Jul 2026
v2.2.1+mc-1.21.11
pvp-essentials-2.2.1-1.21.11.jar
14 Jul 2026
v2.2.1+mc-26.2
pvp-essentials-2.2.1-26.2.jar
14 Jul 2026
v2.2.0-mc26.2
pvp-essentials-2.2.0-26.2.jar
14 Jul 2026
2.1.0-26.2
pvp-essentials-2.1.0-26.2.jar
29 Jun 2026
2.0.0-26.2
pvp-essentials-2.0.0-26.2.jar
19 Jun 2026
2.0.0-1.21.4
pvp-essentials-2.0.0-1.21.4.jar
4 Jun 2026
2.0.0-1.21
pvp-essentials-2.0.0-1.21.jar
4 Jun 2026
2.0.0-1.21.11
pvp-essentials-2.0.0-1.21.11.jar
4 Jun 2026
2.0.0-1.21.1
pvp-essentials-2.0.0-1.21.1.jar
4 Jun 2026
2.0.0-26.1.2
pvp-essentials-2.0.0.jar
1 Jun 2026
pvp-essentials-1.0.0.jar
28 Jul 2024
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.