Enderman Look Guard
Every Minecraft player knows the dread: you're mining, building, or fighting, and you accidentally catch an Enderman's gaze. Your screen snaps to their face, they let out that iconic screech, and suddenly you're fighting a teleporting nightmare. It's a mistake that has ended countless hardcore runs and ruined plenty of peaceful builds. Enderman Look Guard is a client-side quality-of-life mod designed to eliminate this specific, frustrating problem without changing the game's core mechanics.
This mod is built for the Fabric loader, making it a lightweight addition to your modpack. It works seamlessly with both Minecraft Java Edition versions that support Fabric, and because it's client-side only, you can use it on any server, from a vanilla survival realm to a heavily modded multiplayer experience. The mod's philosophy is simple: it doesn't remove Endermen, alter their AI, or give you a combat advantage. It only adjusts where you are looking, acting as a protective guide for your crosshair.
How the Gentle Camera Correction Works
Instead of violently yanking your view away when you look at an Enderman, Enderman Look Guard operates on a tick-by-tick basis. Each game tick, it checks if your crosshair is drifting toward a nearby Enderman. If it detects that you're about to make eye contact, it applies a small, soft camera correction. This is a gentle push away from the Enderman's eye line, repeated each tick as long as the risk exists.
This results in a feeling of "aim assistance" rather than forced control. There is no sudden snapping or jarring teleporting of your view. Your normal movement and aiming remain completely unaffected. The protection fades naturally the moment you are no longer at risk, giving you full control back instantly. The detection system is also clever, checking multiple vertical points on the Enderman's body rather than a single spot, ensuring it matches real gameplay scenarios where you might be looking at their legs or torso from a weird angle.
Key Features and Configuration
Enderman Look Guard is packed with options to fine-tune the experience to your liking. The default configuration works well out of the box, but you can adjust almost everything.
- Gentle Camera Nudge: Soft, repeated correction instead of jarring snaps.
- Configurable Detection Range: Set your max distance from 0 (unlimited) to 256 blocks.
- Separate Horizontal and Vertical Sensitivity: Tune yaw and pitch correction independently for precise control.
- Optional HUD Indicator: Shows "Enderman Protection Active" near your crosshair when protection triggers.
- Mod Menu Config Screen: All settings are adjustable in-game with tooltips on every option.
- Immediate Save on Change: No need to exit the config screen to apply settings.
- Lightweight and Client-Side Only: Install on any server, no server-side component needed.
The default configuration sets the mod to enabled, shows the HUD indicator, and uses a max distance of 64 blocks. The Yaw Adjust is set to 2.0 and the Pitch Adjust to 1.0, both on a scale from 0 to 10. If you set Max Distance to 0, it becomes unlimited, which is effectively up to the 256-block cap. All your settings are saved to a simple config/endermanlookguard.json file, making it easy to back up or share.
Installation and Requirements
To get started, you will need to have Fabric Loader installed for your specific Minecraft version. You will also need the Fabric API, as it is a dependency for most Fabric mods. Mod Menu is optional but highly recommended, as it provides a convenient in-game interface for the config screen. If you don't have Mod Menu, you can still edit the config file manually, but the in-game screen is much more user-friendly.
When you are ready to add this mod to your setup, you can download Enderman Look Guard from popular mod repositories like Modrinth or CurseForge. The process to install is standard for Fabric: simply place the downloaded .jar file into your mods folder. Once you launch the game, the mod will be active. If you are looking for a more streamlined approach, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for mods like Enderman Look Guard, and its built-in add-on catalog makes managing your mod list a breeze, ensuring you always have the latest version compatible with your game.
What This Mod Is NOT
It's important to clarify what Enderman Look Guard does not do. This is not a combat automation tool, a cheat, or a mob-disabling mod. Endermen are never frozen, killed, or altered in any way. They remain completely vanilla in behavior and stats. The mod does not affect combat mechanics, server-side logic, or any other mob. It is purely a preventive accessibility and quality-of-life aid, designed to save you from a frustrating, accidental mistake.
In conclusion, Enderman Look Guard is a brilliant, focused solution for a very specific problem. It respects the game's design while providing a safety net for players. Whether you're a builder who constantly has Endermen wandering into your line of sight or a hardcore player who can't afford a single mistake, this mod offers a polished and configurable answer. It's a small change that makes a huge difference in the flow of the game, letting you focus on what matters most: playing Minecraft. For the best experience, ensure you have the correct Fabric Loader and API versions, and enjoy a world where accidental stares are a thing of the past.