Entity Spectate
This is a simple Fabric mod that allows you to shift-right-click any entity (besides items) to spectate it on the client-side.
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About this Mod
⚠️IMPORTANT⚠️
This mod requires Fabric API.
Mod Description
This is a simple client-sided Fabric mod that allows you to spectate entities when pressing SHIFT + RMB (Right Mouse Button), when looking at one (you must keep holding SHIFT once you start to spectate, to keep spectating. To stop spectating, just release the key). For a visual of the mod, click the Mod Demonstration Video below, or view this mod's Gallery Tab.
⚠️IMPORTANT NOTE⚠️: When you spectate an entity, you can hit other entities it looks at if they are within a 6-block distance from you. This can lead to suspicious interactions on servers, so be cautious (or ask your admin for permission). Also, you won't be able to see yourself while spectating, and hitting yourself will result in a 'Attempting To Attack An Invalid Entity' error, causing the game to kick you.
Mod Demonstration Video
Available Versions
How to Install Entity Spectate 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 (1.21.3).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Entity Spectate". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.3, 1.19.3
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Entity Spectate 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 (1.21.3). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Entity Spectate compatible with fabric?
Entity Spectate officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.3, 1.19.3. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Entity Spectate – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Entity Spectate 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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