In spectator mode, you cannot interact with the items in the inventory in any way. But with the help of the /enchant command, you can enchant items in this mode. Reproduce:
Take any item from the creative inventory that can be enchanted by this command.
Switch to the spectator mode - F3+F4, F3+N, /gamemode spectator.
Use the command /enchant @s minecraft:loyayty 3 (I tested this on a trident, but it works on any item and any enchantment can also be cast)
An error message will not appear, something like «It is impossible to enchant items in the spectator mode», and the loyalty spell will be successfully applied to the trident and they will fully work - after the throw, the weapon will turn towards you.
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Hello,
I’ve replicated this issue in 26.2 Snapshot 4.
/give @s minecraft:wooden_sword
/gamemode spectator (or F3+F4 > Spectator)
/enchant @s minecraft_unbreaking 2
When the commands are applied, it targets the main hand slot and enchants said item regardless of the gamemode.
This also works when giving an item:
/gamemode spectator (or F3+F4 > Spectator)
/give @s minecraft:nether_brick
The hotbar slot remains as it is no matter the gamemode and the only difference in spectator mode is that item usage and interaction with the world are disabled. The inventory contents can still be interacted with externally by commands.
Therefore, I believe this feature is working as intended.
Thank you for your report!
After consideration, the issue is being closed as Working as Intended.
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