Have you ever wanted to see distant landscapes in Minecraft more clearly? With the new ability to make a spyglass in Minecraft version 1.17, you can do just that! This exciting craftable item allows players to zoom in on faraway scenery and get a better view of their surroundings. While players using the Optifine mod have enjoyed this feature for years, the spyglass is the first time zooming is available in the vanilla Minecraft game. In this guide, you'll learn how to make a spyglass in Minecraft, what materials you need, and tips on how to use it effectively to enhance your gaming experience. Get ready to explore the world of Minecraft like never before!
So you want to make your very own Spyglass? You’ll need to assemble a few new materials available from the Caves and Cliffs update (v 1.17), including the Amethyst Shard and Copper ingot. Follow along for step-by-step instructions for creating your very own Spyglass in Minecraft.
Step-by-Step Guide to Craft a Spyglass
- First, assemble the materials you need. A Spyglass requires one Amethyst Shard and two Copper ingots. The shard can be found growing on amethyst clusters, which are found deep underground in amethyst geodes. The copper ingots are made by smelting raw copper.
- Using a crafting table, combine the amethyst shard and the copper ingots into a spyglass.
- To use the spyglass, equip it in your hotbar and then use it (right-click) to temporarily zoom your viewport to see items and objects far in the distance.