How to Switch Between Classic and Retro HUD Styles

Damage Indicators Expanded includes two distinct visual themes for both target health bars and combat hit particles. By default, the mod displays its modern retro visual style, which you can swap out at any time if you prefer a nostalgic layout.

Changing the Visual Style

1. Pause your game or return to the main title screen, then open your mod list.

2. Select Damage Indicators Expanded and open its configuration menu.

3. Look for the visual style option and switch between the modern retro style and the classic indicator style.

4. Save your changes and return to your world to preview the updated interface.

Differences Between the Two Layouts

Changing this setting alters both your on-screen HUD and the floating numbers that appear during combat:

• Modern Retro Style: Displays the default updated HUD frame when viewing monster or animal health, paired with custom retro particle pop-offs whenever you deal damage.
• Classic Style: Switches the target frame to a nostalgic HUD layout inspired by older combat indicator designs, and replaces the hit effects with classic combat indicator number particles.

A reliable way to compare both styles safely is to stand in front of a passive animal or a tamed wolf. Aim your crosshair at the creature to preview how the health bar sits on your screen, then reopen the configuration menu to toggle the other layout until you find the design that fits your screen.