Epic Fight x Better Lock On: Movement & Camera Fixes
If you have ever played with the Epic Fight mod, you know the thrill of its dynamic combat. But you also know the frustration when your character lunges at empty air, or your dodge roll sends you sideways into a wall. The camera and movement logic in vanilla Epic Fight can feel stiff, especially when you are locked onto a target. That is where Epic Fight x Better Lock On: Movement & Camera Fixes steps in, acting as a quality-of-life overhaul that makes combat feel responsive, precise, and genuinely modern.
This add-on is not just a small tweak. It reworks how your character moves relative to the camera, how your body turns, and how your attacks connect. Whether you are playing in first person, vanilla third person, or with the SSR camera mod, this fix ensures your actions follow your intent, not a stale facing direction.
What Does This Add-On Actually Fix?
The core problem with Epic Fight's lock-on is that movement and camera are often disconnected. You might be strafing left, but your character's body is still facing the original direction. This causes missed attacks, awkward dodges, and a general sense of floaty control. Epic Fight x Better Lock On: Movement & Camera Fixes solves this by making WASD movement relative to the camera in first person, vanilla third person, and SSR. You move where you look, not where your character last faced.
Body Turning and Dodge Rolls
Your character's body now smoothly turns toward the camera direction while moving, instead of snapping instantly. This makes animation transitions look natural. Dodge rolls also use WASD relative to the camera, so if you press back, you roll backward, not toward the enemy. The vanilla roll render is kept, but the direction logic is fixed. This is a game changer for PvP and boss fights where positioning matters.
Attack Lunges and Target Tracking
One of the most annoying bugs in vanilla Epic Fight is the lunge that misses because your character was facing the wrong way. With this mod, attack lunges hit the locked target. The add-on also includes an auto lock-on feature that triggers when you swing at an unlocked enemy, which you can toggle with a keybind. Flicking your mouse left or right swaps targets, and if you use the Controllable mod, the right-stick flick works too.
Camera Fixes for Third Person and Ranged Combat
Ranged combat gets a major upgrade. Bows, crossbows, and tridents now shoot toward the crosshair in third person, not where the body is facing. This makes archery viable in third person for the first time. The same applies to items like buckets, eggs, fishing rods, and Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks instant casts. Everything aims at the crosshair, giving you consistent accuracy.
Bosses' Rise Integration
If you use the Bosses' Rise mod, the roll direction now follows WASD relative to the camera, and the camera stays put during the roll animation. This prevents the disorienting camera swings that used to occur. The body also faces the locked target while blocking or charging a spell, so you maintain visual contact with your opponent.
Supported Versions and Loaders
This add-on is available for two major mod loaders. For Forge 1.20.1, you need Minecraft 1.20.1, Forge 47 or higher, and Epic Fight version 20.14.1 or higher. For NeoForge 1.21.1, you need Minecraft 1.21.1, NeoForge 21.1.0 or higher (tested on 21.1.176), and the Epic Fight 1.21.1 build. The NeoForge version currently includes SSR Camera Fixes and Better Mount Steering, while the Forge version has the full set of companion mods.
If you are looking to streamline your setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Epic Fight x Better Lock On: Movement & Camera Fixes, automatically handling version compatibility so you do not have to manually match Forge and Epic Fight builds. This is especially handy when you want to jump straight into combat without fiddling with mod folders.
Optional Integrations and Companion Mods
The add-on includes optional integrations for Better Lockon, Bosses' Rise, FTB Teams, Controllable, and Valkyrien Skies 2 (Forge 1.20.1 only). There is no VS2 NeoForge 1.21.1 build yet. For Valkyrien Skies 2 users, lock-on facing still tracks the target on a moving ship, which is a neat technical achievement.
Companion mods like Camera, mounts, ships, and F5 are separate downloads. The full set is available on Forge 1.20.1. For NeoForge 1.21.1, you get SSR Camera Fixes and Better Mount Steering so far, with more to come.
Configuration and Keybinds
The config file is located at config/lockonmovementfix-client.toml and is created on first launch. You can adjust several settings:
- turnSpeed - how fast the body turns while moving (default 0.45)
- idleTurnSpeed - turn speed when idle, blocking, or aiming (default 0.7)
- autoFaceTarget - face the locked target while idle/blocking/casting (default true)
- lockOnRange - max lock distance in blocks (default 64)
- filterPlayersFromAutoLockOn - skip players for auto lock-on (default true)
- flickSensitivity - mouse degrees to swap targets (default 8)
- filterTeamAllies - skip teammates and FTB allies (default true)
There is also a keybind for Toggle Auto Lock-On, which is unbound by default and located under Controls > Lock-On Movement Fix.
For those who prefer a managed modding experience, the foxygame.net launcher includes an add-on catalog where you can browse and install Epic Fight x Better Lock On: Movement & Camera Fixes directly, and it will notify you when updates drop. That way, you always have the latest fixes without manually checking mod pages.
How to Install
If you want to know how to install this add-on manually, the process is straightforward. First, ensure you have the correct Minecraft version and loader. Download the mod jar file from the official source. Place it in your mods folder. Make sure Epic Fight is also installed and matches the required version. Launch the game, and the config file will generate automatically. If you use the foxygame.net launcher, you can skip all of this and just click install, as it handles the dependencies for Epic Fight x Better Lock On: Movement & Camera Fixes for Minecraft automatically.
To download Epic Fight x Better Lock On: Movement & Camera Fixes, always check the mod page for the correct version. The add-on is licensed under MIT, so it is open source and free to use.
Final Thoughts
If you play Epic Fight and want tighter controls, this add-on is essential. It fixes the core movement and camera issues that make combat feel clunky. The auto lock-on, flick target swapping, and crosshair-based aiming in third person are features you will wonder how you lived without. Whether you are on Forge 1.20.1 or NeoForge 1.21.1, Epic Fight x Better Lock On: Movement & Camera Fixes delivers a polished, responsive combat experience that respects your input. Try it out, tweak the config, and enjoy a new level of control in your Minecraft battles.