The Lock On Mod

Adds a Zelda-style lock-on targeting system to Minecraft 1.12.2. Press a key to lock onto a nearby enemy, get a HUD overlay with their health and stats, and have the camera track them automatically.

Features

• Lock-on targeting with animated reticle and health bar HUD
• 4 target priority modes: Nearest, Health, Threat, Angle
• Stable target cycling with 250ms cooldown (no jank)
• 3 camera feel presets: Cinematic, Balanced, Snappy
• 5 sound themes with individual volume and pitch controls
• Damage numbers with crit emphasis and fade-out
• Low-health pulsing red tint on target health bar
• Compact HUD mode, boss-style panel, soft aim indicator, target history ringx
• 5-page in-game config GUI — no config file editing needed

Keybinds

• R — Lock on / unlock
• Q / E — Cycle targets

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.12.2
• Forge 14.23.5.2859+
• Java 8+

🎯 Enhanced Target Lock-On System

The definitive targeting mod that 1.12.2 has been missing

Transform your Minecraft combat with modern targeting mechanics, complete audio feedback, and intelligent visual cues.

🎮 Key Features 🎨 Advanced Visuals Animated Targeting Reticles with real-time health bars Damage Prediction & Lethal Highlighting - Know when enemies are in kill range Smart HUD Positioning - Prevents UI cut-off at screen edges Distance tracking and entity identification 🔊 Complete Audio System 4 Distinct Sound Types - Lock-on, target switch, release, and error feedback Individual Volume Controls for each sound effect Professional audio design enhances immersion 📹 Intelligent Camera Seamless third-person integration with smooth transitions Better Third Person compatibility Configurable smoothness and movement limits 🔧 Smart Configuration 3-Page GUI with intuitive controls (left/right click, shift for fine-tuning) Entity filtering (hostile/neutral/passive) Performance optimization for any hardware 🎮 Quick Start Press R to lock onto nearest enemy Use Q/E to cycle between targets Press R again to unlock Customize in Mod Options ⚙️ Configuration Highlights Targeting: 5-50 block range, 15-180° detection angle Visuals: Scalable reticles, damage prediction, lethal indicators Audio: Individual volume sliders for all 4 sound types Camera: Smoothness control, auto third-person mode 🔧 Technical Excellence Universal Mod Compatibility - Works with weapon mods, entity mods, and modpacks Multiplayer ready with optimized performance Zero dependencies - Complete standalone functionality 📋 Requirements Minecraft: 1.12.2 Forge: 14.23.5.2859+ Java: 8+