Spyglass adds a craftable telescope that lets you zoom in and scout the world from afar. Toggle zoom with right-click and increase magnification up to 3x with left-click.
Ever wanted to scout distant locations without trekking across the map? Spyglass adds a craftable telescope to Hytale that lets you zoom in and view the world from afar.
What Does This Mod Do?
Spyglass introduces a new tool that you can craft at the Workbench. Once equipped, you can toggle zoom on and off, and even increase the magnification level for a closer look at distant terrain, structures, or creatures.
How to Craft
Find the Spyglass recipe in the Workbench > Tools section.
Ingredients:
- 3 Copper Ingot
- 1 Blue Crystal Shard
- 1 Any Tree Log
- 2 Plant Fiber
How to Use
While holding the spyglass:
- Right-click to toggle zoom on/off
- Left-click (while zoomed) to increase magnification up to 3x
Technical Notes
Since Hytale is still in beta and there’s no server-side FOV control available, this mod achieves zoom by manipulating the camera distance, placing a server camera in front of the player with a negative distance offset.
Compatibility
If you want to use this mod alongside other mods that modify the HUD, you must have MultipleHUD installed.
Known Issues
Due to the camera workaround, you may experience:
- X-ray/clipping through walls in certain situations (especially near blocks or underground)
- Erratic camera behavior when the camera collides with obstacles
The mod includes a raycasting system to detect obstacles and adjust the camera accordingly, which reduces these issues. Once Hytale adds proper FOV control, a cleaner implementation will be possible.
Who Is This Mod For?
Spyglass is perfect for:
- Explorers who want to scout terrain before committing to a journey
- Players looking for a survival-friendly way to zoom without cheats
- Anyone who enjoys crafting useful tools