Finding things in Minecraft can be a tough job. You have to dig, explore, and travel miles without knowing what to expect. Only if there was a way to see through blocks in the game. No, we are not talking about the best Minecraft mods. Instead, thanks to the spectator mode such X-ray-like features are already present in the vanilla world of Minecraft. In fact, the players of Java edition have been using it for years to see and pass through blocks to find the cave biomes, structures, ores, and more. All with no extra effort. And now, you can get the same spectator mode on all the other platforms of Minecraft too. So, let’s not waste a moment more and figure out how to get spectator mode in Minecraft Bedrock right away.
Get Into Spectator Mode in Minecraft Bedrock (2022)
We have divided our guide into separate sections for your ease, explaining what is spectator mode before moving on to detail the steps to access the feature. Use the table below to explore each of the sections at your convenience.
What is Spectator Mode in Minecraft
Spectator mode is one of the various Minecraft game modes. It allows players to fly around the world and pass through blocks and entities in the game. You can’t kill mobs, break blocks, or even use items like the crafting table in this mode. Moreover, unlike in creative mode, you can’t stop flying in this mode. You always have to float as there is no option to interact with blocks, and thus, you can’t land on them.
While you are in spectator mode, your HUD will be invisible. So, you don’t have to worry about your health, hunger, or sleep. In terms of physical appearance, only your floating head will be visible in the third-person POV and to other players. The rest of your body will be invisible. Moreover, you will be more or less invisible to other mobs in the game. They won’t acknowledge or interact with you. Though, the world will continue to detect your presence. So, if you go into the unloaded chunks of your world, they will automatically generate. But your presence won’t affect the spawning or despawning of mobs.
Minecraft 1.19.50
The spectator mode has been an exclusive feature of the Java edition for years. But with Minecraft 1.19.50 update, it finally made it into the Bedrock edition as well. Now, players on Android, Windows 10, iOS, Fire OS, Windows Phone, and Windows 10 Mobile can enjoy it as well. So, just make sure that you are on the latest version of Minecraft, and let’s continue learning about this new game mode.
What Is the Use of Spectator Mode?
Most players use the spectator mode in Minecraft to find loot, explore adventure maps, and locate areas without any risks. But you can also use it to:
- Travel at a faster rate in the game
- Escape tricky maps without triggering any traps or mobs
- Reach places without breaking blocks or leaving a trail; similar to teleportation in Minecraft
- Spectate and manage other players on an online server
Mob View: Look Through a Mob’s Eyes in Minecraft
Another fun use of spectator mode is to experience Minecraft from the perspective of the mobs. With spectator mode active, you can use your attack button on any mob to see the world from its viewpoint. It doesn’t allow you to control the mobs. But spectating some mobs like a creeper enables unique filters on your view to accurately reflect how that mob sees the Minecraft world.
Not to forget, this special ability of the spectator mode is still not available for the Bedrock edition. Though, we expect the upcoming Minecraft 1,20 update to change that.
How to Use Spectator Mode in Minecraft Bedrock
To use the spectator mode in Minecraft Bedrock, make sure you are on at least Minecraft version 1.19.50 or higher. If you aren’t sure about the same, it’s always best to update your game if there’s a pending update. Once your game is updated, here are the steps you need to follow to go into spectator mode on Minecraft Bedrock:
1. As spectator mode only works with commands, you have to enable cheats in your Minecraft world. You can do so by going to the game settings in the pause menu and turning on the “Activate Cheats” toggle.
2. Next, go back to your world and open the chat option. If you are on a Windows PC, you can press the “T” key to open it. Meanwhile, console and touch device users have other dedicated buttons and icons to access the chat window.
3. In the chat, write the following command and press the send button.
/gamemode spectator
Your UI will then disappear, and the game mode will immediately switch to spectator mode.
4. Once you are in spectator mode, you can use the same controls as the creative mode to fly around and through the world.
Spectator Mode: Differences Between Java and Bedrock
Thanks to the long-running lack of parity between Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions, the spectator mode isn’t the same on both versions too. Here are some of the major differences between the two:
- You can’t use the mob view in the Bedrock edition.
- The ability to see invisible entities is also exclusive to the Java edition.
- Only the players on the Java edition can interact with items like chests, crafting tables, etc.
- Due to better resource allocation, the world loading for spectator mode is smoother in the Bedrock edition.
- On the Java edition, you can use the F3+N shortcut to switch to spectator mode. There are no such shortcuts on the Bedrock edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most mobs in Minecraft can’t see or recognize you in spectator mode. However, as per our testing, the Allay notices and follows you even if you are in spectator mode. It can’t pass through blocks like a spectator, so it will give up and stop following you if you travel through blocks.
Unless they are in spectator mode as well, the other players can’t see you while you are spectating.
To use a Nether portal or an end portal, for that matter, you have to first switch to another game mode. Once you are in the new dimension, you can switch back to the spectator game mode.
Turn On Spectator Mode in Minecraft Bedrock Today
Taking it as proof of parity improvements, the spectator mode is bringing Minecraft’s two editions even closer in terms of features. You can use this X-ray vision power of the spectator mode to do a variety of in-game stuff without any external add-ons. However, that’s not all. As Mojang is openly testing the new features of the Minecraft 1.20 update, we might receive another missing game mode for Bedrock too. Yes, we are talking about the amazing hardcore mode, which is also exclusive to the Java edition for now. The closest thing Bedrock players have at the moment are these best Minecraft adventure maps. But even those are easy to defeat if you know how to use a Beacon in Minecraft.
Having said that, spectator mode is a positive step in improving Minecraft’s parity across versions and platforms. But what other features do you want to see ported from the Java edition to the Minecraft Bedrock edition? Tell us in the comments below!
