[3-9-2] The Status bar

Learn the Quake status bar: Armour Points, Health, Ammo, and icons. Numbers turn red when low.

The status bar (part of the Heads-Up Display or HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) is a vital part of the screen in Quake. When your armour, hit points, or ammo get low, the corresponding number turns red.

From left to right, the big numbers represent: Armour Points, Health, and Ammo (of the current weapon). Icons show the Armour Type (green, yellow, or red), your adorable face, and your Ammo Type.