Attribute Swap Indicator
If you have ever traded a sword swing into a mace smash and had no idea whether the swap actually registered, you already understand the problem this mod solves. Attribute Swap Indicator is a lightweight quality-of-life add-on that gives you instant visual feedback on every attribute swap you perform during normal gameplay. Instead of guessing, you get a clean HUD element that tells you exactly what happened and when.
What Attribute Swap Indicator Actually Does
At its core, the mod adds a single HUD element that appears right under your crosshair. Every time you perform an attribute swap, that element displays and logs the result, so you can see whether the swap succeeded or failed in real time. By default, it tracks two separate swaps or three sequential swaps, which is more than enough for the fast-paced exchanges that define modern PvP.
This matters most in MacePvP. A sword-to-mace swap is a split-second action, and without feedback you are essentially practicing blind. Attribute Swap Indicator turns that guesswork into readable data, letting you refine your timing and understand your own performance across a fight.
Configuration Options
The add-on is highly configurable through Cloth Config and Mod Menu, so you can tune it to match your playstyle. Available settings include:
- The lifetime of swaps displayed on screen before they fade
- How long an input lasts before it counts as part of a swap
- The maximum number of swaps shown at once
- HUD element positioning and scale
Whether you want a minimal indicator or a detailed log of your recent inputs, the settings cover it. Previews are available in the gallery if you want to see the HUD in action before committing.
Supported Versions and Loaders
Attribute Swap Indicator is built for Fabric, and it requires Fabric API alongside Cloth Config and Mod Menu for configuration. It is designed with modern Minecraft versions in mind, including the 1.21 era and the changes that arrived with 26.2, where attribute swapping was officially patched. Even so, the mod remains genuinely useful in several situations:
- You still want to practice spear-to-anything swaps, since spear reach swapping continues to work
- You play on servers running versions older than 26.2
- You play on servers with plugins that re-enable attribute swapping
In other words, this is not a mod that becomes obsolete overnight. As long as attribute swapping exists in any form on your server, the indicator has a job to do.
How to Install Attribute Swap Indicator
Getting set up is straightforward. First, confirm you are running a Fabric profile for your chosen Minecraft version. Next, place Fabric API, Cloth Config, and Mod Menu into your mods folder, then add the Attribute Swap Indicator file alongside them. Launch the game, open Mod Menu, and adjust the HUD settings to taste. If you are unsure which build matches your game version, check the mod page for the compatibility list before you download Attribute Swap Indicator.
For players who prefer a smoother setup, the foxygame.net launcher handles the busywork by offering one-click installation of Attribute Swap Indicator and keeping your add-ons updated automatically, so version compatibility is never something you have to chase down manually.
Why PvP Players Keep It Installed
Competitive Minecraft PvP is built on tiny margins. A swap that lands half a tick late can cost you a fight, and without feedback you cannot tell the difference between a timing error and a missed input. Attribute Swap Indicator closes that gap by making your swaps visible and measurable. It is a small mod with a narrow purpose, and that focus is exactly why it works so well.
If you are serious about MacePvP, or you simply want to know whether your inputs are registering, this add-on earns its place in your mods folder. Pair it with other PvP quality-of-life mods, dial in your HUD settings, and let the indicator do the rest.