Ultimate Colored Tooltips Model FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I apply a colored tooltip to an item I've already created?
In your item's configuration file, add a `display_name` or `lore` section and reference one of the 16 vanilla chat color tooltips (like `&1` for Dark Blue or `&6` for Gold). The tooltip will render with that color when players hover over the item.
Can I use multiple different colored tooltips on the same item?
Yes. Each line of your item's lore can use a different color code, so you can create multi-colored tooltip text by assigning different vanilla chat colors to different lore lines in your configuration.
My tooltips aren't showing up after I added them to the config. What's wrong?
Make sure you ran the reload command for your plugin (such as `/iazip` for ItemsAdder or `/nexo reload` for Nexo) after editing the configuration files. Also verify that your YAML syntax is correct and that the color codes match the mod's supported format.
Do these colored tooltips work with item rarities like Rare or Legendary?
Yes. You can assign different colored tooltips to items of different rarities by setting the appropriate color code in each item's individual configuration, allowing you to color-code your entire item system by rarity.
What's the difference between using this mod's tooltips and vanilla Minecraft tooltip colors?
This mod provides pre-built, ready-to-use custom tooltip configurations that match all 16 vanilla chat colors, so you don't have to manually code color values—just reference the color name and it applies consistently across your server.
Can I customize the tooltip colors beyond the 16 vanilla chat colors?
The mod is built around the 16 vanilla chat colors, but you can edit the raw PNG files included in the mod to create custom color variations if you need colors outside this palette.
Do colored tooltips affect server performance or TPS?
No. Tooltips are client-side visual elements that render only when a player hovers over an item, so they have no impact on server performance or tick rate.
Will colored tooltips work if players are using resource packs?
Yes, as long as the resource pack doesn't override the tooltip textures. The mod's tooltips are applied at the item level, so they'll display correctly unless a conflicting resource pack is loaded.
How do I make a tooltip that uses multiple colors on a single line?
Add multiple color codes within the same lore line in your configuration (for example, `&6Gold &1Blue`), and each section will render in its specified color.
Are there example items I can look at to understand how to set up tooltips?
Yes. The mod includes several example items with pre-configured colored tooltips that demonstrate how different colors look and how to structure your configuration files.