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Better Hitboxes

A highly customizable hitbox configuration mod.

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Quick answer

Which Better Hitboxes release should I use?

Updated 11 months ago
Latest stable file 1.0+1.21.8
Game version 1.21.8
Loader Fabric

Better Hitboxes 1.0+1.21.8 targets 1.21.8 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

Where it goes

Is Better Hitboxes required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
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

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Better Hitboxes 1.0+1.21.8 need?

1.0+1.21.8. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), Fabric API, Mod Menu, Text Placeholder API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

3 listed on this file 1 pulled in by one of those mods
Fabric API Needed by Better Hitboxes 1.0+1.21.8
required
No matching file
Mod Menu Needed by Better Hitboxes 1.0+1.21.8
required
Matching file found Matched file: 15.0.2

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 Better Hitboxes without breaking your instance.

Built for Better Hitboxes 1.0+1.21.8. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 1.0+1.21.8. It targets 1.21.8 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL), Fabric API, Mod Menu, Text Placeholder API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.0+1.21.8. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Better Hitboxes add?

Better Hitboxes

A highly customizable hitbox configuration mod for Fabric 1.21.x
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✨ Features

  • Customize of hitboxes for:
    • Yourself
    • Players
    • Mobs
    • Projectiles
    • Items
    • Misc entities
  • Toggle visibility of:
    • Hitboxes
    • Look vectors
    • Eye markers
  • Custom colors for each section of the hitbox, with support for transparency.
  • Force hitboxes option, to prevent accidental disabling.
  • Powered by YACL for a familiar and clean config screen.

🛠️ Requirements

📌 Notes

The mod is client-side only.

Don't use this with another customizable hitbox mod, as it won't work as intended.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Better Hitboxes by Minecraft version and loader

Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.

9 available setups

Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.

Recent files

Better Hitboxes versions and loaders

9 of 9 releases match

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