Hiya, just giving an update on the mod pack I use. Not much has changed, its more or less the same mods just updated.
Better Foliage:
Gives leaf particle effects and makes world look generally cooler.
Health Indicators:
Gives useful info for players health.
Tails Mod:
Allows you to add ears, tails and wings to you're character.
Crosshair Mod:
Gives custom crosshairs.
Optifine:
Increase in FPS and gives zoom function.
Forge:
Required to use most of these mods.
Better Foliage:
Gives leaf particle effects and makes world look generally cooler.
https://mods.curse.com/mc-mods/minecraft/228529-better-foliage#t1ther-downloads
Health Indicators:
Gives useful info for players health.
https://mods.curse.com/mc-mods/minecraft/238372-neat
Tails Mod:
Allows you to add ears, tails and wings to you're character.
https://mods.curse.com/mc-mods/minecraft/223584-tails
Crosshair Mod:
Gives custom crosshairs.
http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-mods/2637819-custom-crosshair-mod-v0-6-forge-minecraft-1-11-1
Optifine:
Increase in FPS and gives zoom function.
http://optifine.net/downloads
Forge:
Required to use most of these mods.
https://files.minecraftforge.net/