Projectile Preview Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I turn on the trajectory line in the Projectile Preview Mod?
The mod automatically gives you an immediate aiming visual whenever you charge a ranged weapon or hold a throwable item, requiring no manual activation.
Does the flight path show me where snowballs and ender pearls will land?
Yes, the mod works with throwable items including snowballs, ender pearls, and splash potions, calculating their speed and gravity to mark accurate landing spots.
How can I see where my arrows or tridents are going to hit before I shoot?
When you pull back a bow, cross bow, or trident, a real-time flight path and trajectory line will appear on your screen showing the exact landing spot before you release.
Does the trajectory indicator show hits on mobs or just blocks?
It marks the exact block or mob target box where your projectile will hit, helping you target entities without missing.
Do I need to install this mod on the server to use it in multiplayer?
No, the mod runs entirely client-side on your game without altering server files, making it ideal for practicing in singleplayer worlds.
Can I use this mod to practice long-range bow shots and trick shots?
Yes, it uses a physics simulation to show the exact landing spot of every shot on your screen, which helps you test trick shots and learn how gravity affects different thrown items.
Why is the trajectory line not showing up when I hold certain items?
Make sure you are holding a supported item such as a bow, crossbow, trident, snowball, ender pearl, or splash potion, and that you are actively charging or preparing to throw it.
Will using this mod change server-side gameplay or files?
No, the mod runs exclusively on the client side to assist with your aiming practice and does not alter server files in any way.
How accurate is the landing spot prediction for tridents and arrows?
The mod calculates gravity and projectile speed in real time to accurately mark the exact surface block or mob target box where your shot will land.
Can I practice aiming splash potions with this mod?
Yes, throwables like splash potions are fully supported by the physics simulation, displaying their live trajectory lines and landing points before you let go.