Enemy Lock-On v0.1.1 Stable Release

Initial Stable Release

• LEFT Arrow → cycle to the previous nearby target.
• RIGHT Arrow → cycle to the next nearby target.
• Targets are ordered by their actual 3D distance from the player.
• Cycling wraps around in both directions.
• Cycling still respects:
  • Maximum Target Distance
  • Entity-type filters
  • Line-of-sight setting
  • Dead/removed/spectator filtering

Lock-On Controls

• Press < by default to activate normal lock-on.
  • Normal lock-on searches around the crosshair using the configured detection rules.
  • It remains active while a valid target is available.
  • With Auto Retarget enabled, it can continue onto another suitable target when the current one is lost.
• Added a separate Persistent Lock-On toggle using ALT + < by default.
• Both lock-on controls are registered separately in Minecraft's keybind settings and can be rebound.

Persistent Lock-On

• Added a configurable Persistent Lock-On mode.
• Press ALT + < to toggle Persistent Lock-On on or off.
• Persistent Lock-On can also be completely enabled or disabled from the Enemy Lock-On configuration.
• When Persistent Lock-On is enabled, the normal Targetting entity HUD message is replaced with:
  • Targetting toggled on
• Persistent Lock-On automatically acquires the nearest valid entity that follows the configured targeting rules.
• Persistent Lock-On remains enabled even when there are currently no valid entities nearby.
  • The mod continues searching while the mode remains toggled on.
  • As soon as an eligible entity becomes available, it is automatically acquired.
• When the current target dies, Persistent Lock-On automatically searches for the next nearest valid entity.
• Persistent Lock-On only stops when:
  • The player presses ALT + < again.
  • Persistent Lock-On is disabled through the configuration.
  • The player leaves the active world.

Target Marker

• Added a visible white square lock-on marker to the currently targeted entity.
• The marker is positioned at the exact geometric center of the entity's hitbox:
  • X-axis midpoint
  • Y-axis midpoint
  • Z-axis midpoint
• Camera lock-on now tracks this same exact entity-center point.
• The marker follows the entity using interpolated render-frame positioning instead of being limited to 20 TPS movement.
• The target marker itself has no additional movement smoothing, allowing it to visually follow the entity directly while the camera performs its configured smoothing.
• The marker is rendered as a HUD overlay and therefore remains visible through solid blocks and walls.

Crosshair & Lock Animations

• The normal Minecraft crosshair now smoothly fades out when an entity is acquired.
• At the same time, the target square smoothly fades in over the locked entity.
• While fully locked:
  • The normal crosshair remains hidden.
  • The square marker becomes the primary visual lock-on indicator.
• When the target dies:
  • The square begins fading out.
  • The square transitions from white to red as it disappears.
  • The normal Minecraft crosshair simultaneously fades back in.
• Persistent and automatic retargeting briefly allow the death animation to complete before visually acquiring the next target.
• When another entity is acquired:
  • The new white square fades back in.
  • The normal crosshair fades out again.

Locking Through Walls

• Existing lock-ons now remain active through solid walls by default.
• A target moving behind a wall no longer automatically breaks the current lock.
• The target square remains visible through the obstruction while the camera continues tracking the entity.
• Added a new configurable Break Lock When Obstructed option.
  • Off by default.
  • When Off, existing targets remain locked through solid walls.
  • When On, losing line of sight immediately invalidates the current target.
• Require Line of Sight now specifically controls target acquisition.
  • When enabled, entities behind walls cannot be newly acquired.
  • Once an entity has already been locked, it can remain locked through a wall unless Break Lock When Obstructed is enabled.

Targeting Overhaul

• Completely reworked target tracking to update at the rendered frame rate rather than being limited to Minecraft's 20 TPS.
• Added interpolated entity tracking for significantly smoother movement.
• Camera smoothing now uses real frame timing for more consistent behavior across different frame rates.
• Detection Radius now operates as a proper 3D radius, including entities above and below the player.
• Vertical and horizontal detection angles are treated consistently.
• Default Detection Radius increased to 24.
• Default Maximum Target Distance increased to 24 blocks.
• Existing configs using the original untouched default values automatically migrate to the new defaults without replacing customized values.

Bow & Crossbow Compensation

• Added automatic projectile-drop compensation for bows and crossbows.
• Bow compensation is enabled by default.
• Crossbow compensation is enabled by default.
• Aim elevation adapts based on:
  • Target distance
  • Target height difference
  • Projectile gravity
  • Projectile drag
• Bow compensation is designed around fully charged shots.
• The farther away the target is, the more elevation can automatically be applied.
• Projectile compensation remains compatible with the target marker.
  • The square always represents the entity's real center.
  • The camera may intentionally aim above the marker when projectile-drop compensation is required.

HUD

• Added the persistent Targetting entity status while normal lock-on is active.
• Persistent Lock-On instead displays:
  • Targetting toggled on
• Status text remains horizontally centered above the bottom HUD.
• Its vertical position adapts to compatible modded status-bar HUD elements.
• The target square and crosshair transitions operate independently of the status text.