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Chisel Reborn FAQ

20 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I get started with Chisel Reborn?
Craft a Chisel and right-click any supported block with it to open the chisel menu. From there you pick a variant and it swaps the block in place, so you can start experimenting immediately without any setup.
How does the chisel menu work?
Right-clicking a block with the Chisel opens a GUI showing every variant that block supports. Click a variant to apply it, and the block changes in the world right where it stands.
Why won't the chisel work on my block?
Not every block has chisel variants, so if the menu doesn't open or shows nothing, that block simply isn't supported. Try a vanilla stone, wood, or metal block first to confirm the tool is working.
Can I chisel blocks in bulk instead of one at a time?
Yes, the Chisel supports a mode that applies the same variant to multiple connected blocks at once. Check the tool's mode toggle in the GUI or keybind to switch between single and area chiseling.
How do I undo a chisel change?
Chisel variants are just block swaps, so you can chisel the block back to its original form by selecting the base variant in the menu. There's no separate undo button, but the original is always available as a variant.
Does chiseling cost anything or use durability?
The Chisel itself doesn't consume the block or require extra materials for a variant swap. Durability behavior depends on the tool variant you're using, so check the tooltip on your specific Chisel.
Can I chisel blocks that are already placed in a build?
Yes, that's the main point of the mod. You can walk up to any placed supported block and chisel it in place without breaking and replacing it, which makes retrofitting builds easy.
Does Chisel Reborn work with other mods' blocks?
Compatibility depends on whether those mods register chisel variants for their blocks. Many popular building mods add support, but if a block isn't supported the chisel menu simply won't offer variants for it.
Is Chisel Reborn laggy or bad for performance?
The mod itself is lightweight since it's mostly block variants, but having many chiseled blocks in a large build can increase the number of blockstates the game tracks. If you notice lag, it's usually from sheer build size rather than the chisel mechanic.
Can I automate chiseling with machines or redstone?
Chisel Reborn is primarily a manual building tool, so there's no built-in automation block. For large projects, the fastest approach is using the area/mode chiseling feature rather than placing blocks one by one.
What does the Chisel Reborn Mod do?
It adds a chisel tool that lets you carve vanilla and mod blocks into decorative variants. It also adds new decorative blocks like Limestone, Marble, Factory Block, and Holystone.
What does the Chisel tool do?
Right-clicking with the Chisel opens a window where you can place a compatible block and convert it into other variants. Left-clicking a block in the world converts it into a random variant or the variant stored in the Chisel, consuming durability.
What Minecraft versions does Chisel Reborn support?
The Modrinth project page lists 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2, and 26.3.
What mod loaders does Chisel Reborn support?
It supports Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt.
Does Chisel Reborn add new blocks?
Yes. It adds decorative blocks such as Limestone, Marble, Factory Block, Holystone, and Concrete, along with stairs, slabs, and pillar variants.
What is the Auto Chisel?
The Auto Chisel is a machine that automates production of chiseled blocks. It takes an input block, converts it into the selected chiseled form, and outputs the result.
What upgrades does the Auto Chisel use?
It supports Speed Upgrade, Automation Upgrade, Stack Upgrade, and Reversion Upgrade. The Stack Upgrade lets it chisel an entire stack at once, and combined with Speed Upgrade it becomes significantly faster.
Where can I find Limestone and Marble in Chisel Reborn?
Both can be found naturally underground in worlds where the mod supplies worldgen. They are chiselable into many decorative variants.
Does the Chisel use durability?
Yes, successful conversions with the Chisel consume durability. There is also a Diamond Chisel with higher durability.
What is the Ender Offset Wand used for?
It adjusts texture alignment for multi-block textures, moving the texture up, down, left, or right so patterns line up across placed blocks.