Do I need Forge or Fabric to use this?

Nope. It's a data pack, so it works with vanilla Minecraft. No mod loader needed.

Will this work on my server?

No, this is singleplayer only. If you want mob health bars on a server, you'd need to use a mod or plugin instead.

Can I use this with other data packs?

Yes. This data pack plays nice with most others. If you have conflicts, try loading this one first in your datapacks folder.

How far away can I see mob health bars?

Health bars show for mobs within your render distance, which depends on your graphics settings.

Does this work with custom bosses?

It works with all vanilla bosses and mobs. Custom bosses from other data packs may or may not have health bars depending on how they're set up.

Mob Health Bar Data Pack (1.18.2, 1.17.1)

Ever wonder how much health a mob has left before it dies? Or spend five minutes smacking a boss and have no idea if you’re actually hurting it? This data pack shows you a health bar for every mob in the world, so you know exactly what you’re dealing with.

What This Data Pack Does

Mob Health Bar gives you real-time health info on any mob you’re fighting. When you’re close enough, their health bar pops up on screen. Bosses get a special bar so you can track the big fights. No more guessing. Just you, your weapons, and a clear picture of the damage you’re doing.

Features

Health bars appear for all mobs within render distance
Special health bar display for bosses
Works with vanilla Minecraft, no mod loader needed
Singleplayer worlds only
Lightweight and lag-free

How to Install

This is a data pack, so no mod loader required. For complete step-by-step instructions on installing data packs, check out our Data Pack Installation Guide.

Quick Install Steps

Download the file for your Minecraft version below
Find your .minecraft folder
Open the saves folder, then your world folder
Paste the data pack into the datapacks folder
Reload your world or run /reload in chat

Version Downloads

Minecraft 1.18.2 and 1.17.1

Mob-Health-Bar-Data-Pack-1.18.2.zip
This file is part of Mob Health Bar Data Pack (1.18.2, 1.17.1). Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.

Size: 339.7 KB
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Minecraft 1.14.2

mob-health-bar data pack 1.14.2.zip
This file is part of Mob Health Bar Data Pack (1.18.2, 1.17.1). Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.

Size: 348.6 KB
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Minecraft 1.13.2

mob-health-bar-data pack 1.14.zip
This file is part of Mob Health Bar Data Pack (1.18.2, 1.17.1). Visit the main page for features, installation guide, screenshots, and more download options.

Size: 110.1 KB
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Compatibility

This data pack works with vanilla Minecraft worlds. It doesn’t conflict with mods, resource packs, or other data packs. Works in singleplayer survival and creative modes.