Critical Hit Helper
This mod helps you understand when to strike to perform a critical hit.
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About this Mod
Recently, I released a mod called Smooth Boot, which improves CPU scheduling in Minecraft. It is a fork of the old Smooth Boot (reloaded) and supports previously unavailable game versions !
More details at this link .
CriticalHitHelper
CriticalHitHelper helps determine when a critical hit can be dealt to an entity. An indicator appears above the crosshair to show this. It's especially useful in PvP, particularly in tight spaces.
Available Versions
How to Install Critical Hit Helper on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Critical Hit Helper". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+9 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Critical Hit Helper server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Critical Hit Helper compatible with fabric?
Critical Hit Helper officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Critical Hit Helper – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Critical Hit Helper consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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