Screenshot 1 of 1. Daytime grassland with a small center crosshair, hotbar and health bar, shown with the Modern Crosshair pack.
What Modern Crosshair works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Minecraft versions | 1.12.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3 |
Modern Crosshair is a 16x resource pack by NitroRiced that gives Java players a better looking, modern styled crosshair. It does one job, with no companion mods or libraries to install. Bedrock uses a different pack format, so this pack is for Java only.
Supported versions
- Minecraft 1.12.2 to 26.3.
What changes visually
The pack replaces the default crosshair, and its description names no other change. It suits players who want a tidier aim point. For other takes on the same idea, compare PvP Crosshair and Aimz - Better Crosshair.
How to install Modern Crosshair
- 1.Get ModernCrosshair.zip from the CurseForge page.
- 2.In Options > Resource Packs, choose Open Pack Folder.
- 3.Place the .zip in that folder without unzipping it.
- 4.Move Modern Crosshair to the Selected side of the Resource Packs screen.
New to packs? The guide on installing resource packs on Java and Bedrock covers the same steps with more detail.
Known limitations
The project description is two lines long. The listing has only one file, uploaded on 2023-05-11. With no licence listed and no source code linked, reuse terms are whatever the project page states.
Questions about Modern Crosshair.
4 questions
How do I install Modern Crosshair?
Put ModernCrosshair.zip in your resourcepacks folder, which you can open from Options > Resource Packs > Open Pack Folder. Then move the pack to the Selected side of the Resource Packs screen. Leave the file zipped.
Does Modern Crosshair need OptiFine?
The listing names no required mods or libraries, and its only file lists no dependencies. It is presented as a plain resource pack with a single purpose, a modern styled crosshair.
Is Modern Crosshair available for Bedrock?
No. It is a Java project on CurseForge, and Bedrock packs use a different format. Players on Bedrock need a crosshair pack made for that format.
Which Minecraft versions does Modern Crosshair support?
The listing covers Minecraft 1.12.2 to 26.3 with a single file. Using it on a release outside that range may trigger an incompatibility warning, though the pack can still load.
