I would like a suggestion for a good Forge damage indicator mod for 1.8.x, but unfortunately the original Damage Indicators is essentially dead, and I don't want to use any other mods without verifying that they're legal first.
I'd go with 5zig. I haven't used it, or any mods, but from what I've seen and heard about it, it's pretty good. And it appears to be legal.
Using a hacked client isn't advised. I've seen many people get banned for accidentally revealing such. Just install a mod.
Yea good idea, however this WILL increase targeting, that's the only concern I have as people with lower health would be killed off, rank or not.
You can combine 5zig with optifine to make something super cool ( its what I use ) 5zig has health indicators.