
ModsJava
Death Spectate
I don't know my version or loader
Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.
No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.
DeathSpectate
DeathSpectate transforms Minecraft deaths into a temporary spectator experience, keeping players safe and invisible while they wait to respawn.
Features
- Spectate temporarily at the death location, keeping the same view angle.
- Fully configurable countdown before respawn.
- Customizable chat messages, titles, and subtitles for each player.
- Configurable death, tick, and respawn sounds.
- Respects player bed spawn; if none, respawns at worldspawn or custom spawn set with
/dssetspawn. - Full protection: players cannot interact, pick up items, take damage, invisible and flying during spectate.
- Admin commands:
/dssetspawn→ set a custom spawn point./dsreload→ reload plugin config without restarting the server.
- Common bug fixes:
- Fire ticks reset after respawn.
- Keeps players safe if they leave and rejoin the server while in spectate.
Configuration
Fully customizable via config.yml:
- Chat messages, titles, and subtitles.
- Death, tick, and respawn sounds.
- Spectate duration.
- Custom spawn location.
Turn death into a smoother, safer, and more fun experience for your players while keeping your server secure from exploits.
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as DeathSpectate.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 8 KB
- Download link checked 6 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.