
Stained Lenses
Make spyglasses truly useful with customizable lenses and modules for enhanced functionality
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About this Mod
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Stained Lenses adds a new level of customization and functionality to spyglasses in Minecraft. With an array of unique lenses and modules, players can enhance their spyglass with powerful abilities and utilities.
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- Attachment Pouch: A dedicated storage for your lenses and modules, accessible directly through the spyglass inventory.
Functional Lenses:
- Default Lens: Clear vision guaranteed by ClearView Inc., not endorsed for modifications.
- Spectral Lens: Reveal hidden mobs through walls with spectral highlighting.
- Ethereal Lens: Unlock Ethereal Sight to detect hidden blocks.
- Sunfire Lens: Charge in sunlight and unleash destructive beams of concentrated light.
Visual Lenses:
- Sulfur Sight Lens: Experience the world through the eerie green vision of a creeper.
- Phantom Vision Lens: Distort reality with the disorienting perspective of an enderman.
- Silk Sight Lens: See the world from multiple angles at once, like a spider.
Modules:
- Zoom Wheel: Adjustable zoom levels for detailed viewing.
- Distance Measurer: Precisely gauge the distance to your target.
- Proximity Spotter: Detect and highlight nearby entities.
- Vibration Silencer: Quiet the vibrations produced by the spyglass for stealthy use.
Blocks:
- Ethereal Block: A mysterious block only visible with Ethereal Sight.
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Q: How do i access the Spyglass Inventory?
- You can access the spyglass inventory by Pressing a designated Keybind while holding the Spyglass in your Main Hand.
Q: What is the difference between functional lenses and visual lenses?
- Functional Lenses provide gameplay advantages, such as marking mobs, highlighting entities through walls, or unleashing powerful beams.
- Visual Lenses alter your vision, letting you see the world through the eyes of creatures like creepers, endermen, or spiders without adding any gameplay mechanics.
Q: Can I use multiple lenses at the same time?
- No, only one lens can be active in your spyglass at a time. However, you can quickly swap lenses using the Attachment Pouch.
Q: What is Ethereal Sight and how do I use it?
- Ethereal Sight is a special ability unlocked by the Ethereal Lens, allowing you to see hidden blocks, such as the Ethereal Block. Equip the Ethereal Lens to activate this ability.
Q: Is the Default Lens necessary?
- The Default Lens offers standard, unmodified vision and serves as a baseline for your spyglass. While it doesn’t provide additional abilities, it’s useful if you prefer a regular viewing experience.
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Available Versions
How to Install Stained Lenses on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Stained Lenses". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Stained Lenses server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Stained Lenses compatible with fabric?
Stained Lenses officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Stained Lenses – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Stained Lenses consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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