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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Functional Spyglass

Turn your spyglass into a live stats scanner! Inspect 3D face portraits, health, armor reduction math, and mount stats on mobs, animals, and other PLAYERS with scroll-wheel zoom and threat-colored outlines.

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Which Functional Spyglass release should I use?

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Latest stable file forge-1.0
Game version 1.20.1, 1.20
Loader Forge

Functional Spyglass forge-1.0 targets 1.20.1, 1.20 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Functional Spyglass required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

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What else does Functional Spyglass forge-1.0 need?

forge-1.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

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  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use forge-1.0. It targets 1.20.1, 1.20 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside forge-1.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Functional Spyglass add?

🔍 Functional Spyglass

tamed wolf picture

Functional Spyglass turns your standard Minecraft Spyglass into a tactical client-side inspection HUD! Inspect live 3D face portraits, exact health & Effective Health (EHP) math, armor reduction, mount speed/jump stats, and active potion effects for any mob, animal, creature, or player across any server.

✨ Key Features & Screenshots

🖼️ 3D Live Face Portraits & Player Inspection

Displays an ARK-style 3D portrait plaque with universal eye-anchored matrix centering (zero world mob lag or walking stutter). Works on all mobs, animals, and other players on multiplayer servers!

Alex_w_armour

🐎 Mount Stats Scanner

Scope horses, donkeys, and mules to display exact movement speed (m/s) and jump height (blocks) before taming or breeding!

Zombie Horse Statistics

🔮 Threat-Colored Spectral Outlines

Highlights targeted creatures with dynamic glowing colors:

  • 🌸 Pink: Tamed Pets & Mounts (★ Tamed)
  • 🔴 Red: Aggressive Mobs & Monsters
  • ⚪ White: Neutral Creatures
  • 🟢 Green: Passive Animals & Villagers

enderman having red outline

🔍 3-Step Scroll Zoom

Use your mouse scroll wheel while scoping to switch between 0.5x (panoramic), 1.0x (standard), and 2.0x (deep zoom) without switching hotbar slots!

0.5x vs 2.0x zoom

🎮 How to Use

  1. Put a Spyglass in your hand or off-hand.
  2. Hold Right-Click to scope at any creature, mob, or player up to 64 blocks away.
  3. Use the Mouse Scroll Wheel to adjust your zoom level (0.5x, 1.0x, 2.0x).

⚙️ Compatibility & Modpacks

  • Platform: Fabric & NeoForge (Minecraft 1.21.x - 26.x+)
  • Multiplayer: 100% Client-Side Compatible on any server
  • Modpack Usage: You are free to include Functional Spyglass in any public or private modpack under the MIT License!

Project description from CurseForge.

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