Better HUD
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #59 of 154 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better HUD is part of the Better Series putting the control back in the players hands.
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The Better Series is a WIP. Have a request check us out on discord.
HUD Settings are currently locked while this is a WIP.
The Better Series:
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Better Combat at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) (Full Featured all in one mod)
- Better LOS at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) - Just Line of Sight Changes (Pretty Colors)
- Better Weapons at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) - Damage Variance, Jamming, LBX/Snub Clustering, Range Variance.
- Better Initiative at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) - 10 rounds by tonnage, gives turret and vehicles their own Initiative
- Better HUD at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) - Improved Heads-Up Display.
- Better Called Shots at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) - Call shots show armor, prevent shooting at boss heads, various tweaks
Mods Not Included in Better Combat:
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Better Simulation at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) - DropCost, AmmoDropCost, Mech Maintenace by Cost/Ton, Dates
Better Vehicles at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) - Upgrades for "the little guys"
Better Performance at BattleTech Nexus - Mods and Community (nexusmods.com) - Faster Better Stronger Temporary includes fixes from BTPF until the new version is stable.
HUD Settings Selections
Setting: FunctionKeySelectPC (true/false, default true)
When true, F1 to F4 keys can be used to select player mechs.
The keys will stop to work if they are already binded. Also, because the keys are hard-coded and not keybinds, this will not change game settings or game profile.
Setting: ShiftKeyReverseSelection (true/false, default true)
When the Shift key is holded, target selection will be reversed:
Shift+Tab will select the previous target, Shift+Brace will select in the reverse direction, while Shift+Click during Multi-Target will goes from C to B, B to A, and A to disable.
Setting: CtrlClickDisableWeapon (true/false, default true)
When true, Ctrl+Click a weapon during Multi-Target will disable / enable the weapon. The target will be remembered when the weapon is enabled this way, allowing quick evaluation of heat and damage.Actions
Setting: SmartIndirectFire (true/false, default true)
When true, indirect fire will be used for indirect-fire-capable weapons, if line of fire is obstructed and indirect penalty is less than obstructed penalty.
This setting applies equally to both pla
Better HUD is a gameplay mod by BTN that overhauls the HUD, part of the 'better series' where all mods are optional. It has 62 endorsements and 1,894 downloads, last updated in June 2023. The description is minimal, so details are scarce, but it promises a reborn AIM HUD experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent download count (1,894) shows some interest
- Optional mods in the series give flexibility
- Active as of mid-2023
⚠️ Cons
- Description is super thin – no specifics on what changes
- Only 62 endorsements, so it's a niche pick
For HUD enthusiasts who want a fresh look and are willing to experiment. If you need detailed documentation, skip this one – the author didn't provide any.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager – if not, just drop files into the game folder.
- Since it's part of a series, try other 'better' mods for a cohesive experience.
- Look for a config file to tweak HUD elements to your liking.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Battletech Mods
- Author
- BTN
- Version
- 0.0.2
- Downloads
- 1,894
- Endorsements
- 62
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 2/4/2023
- Updated
- 6/8/2023
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