diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_player/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_player/init.lua
index d2dca49ca3..dcd232a057 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_player/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_player/init.lua
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ function mcl_player.player_set_model(player, model_name)
 			textures = player_textures[name] or model.textures,
 			visual = "mesh",
 			visual_size = model.visual_size or {x=1, y=1},
+			damage_texture_modifier = "^[colorize:red:130",
 		})
 		mcl_player.player_set_animation(player, "stand")
 	else