Gouge Mod FAQ

Any pickaxe works, but higher-tier pickaxes (like diamond or netherite) hold onto walls much longer and consume less durability per use. Wood and stone pickaxes will slip off quickly, so they're less reliable for deep cave exploration.

Hard blocks like stone and obsidian stop your fall completely and let you hang in place indefinitely (until durability runs out). Soft blocks like dirt and sand slow your descent smoothly while cutting fall damage in half, but won't lock you in place.

Double-tap your Crouch key within 0.7 seconds to kick yourself off the wall and leap away safely. This works at any time while you're gripping, giving you full control over when to release.

The mod is designed for mid-fall scenarios, so you need active downward momentum to grab a wall effectively. Trying to grab while standing still or moving sideways won't trigger the catch mechanic.

Yes, durability drains the longer you grip a wall, with the rate depending on block hardness and your pickaxe tier. Harder blocks drain durability slower, and better pickaxes are more efficient overall.

Grip increases the total time you can hang onto a wall before losing your hold and slipping, making it easier to stay gripped on softer blocks or lower-tier pickaxes.

Use a higher-tier pickaxe, grab harder blocks like stone instead of softer ones, or apply the Grip enchantment to extend your hold duration significantly.

Momentum reduces the recovery cooldown after you slip from a wall, letting you grab again more quickly if you miss your first attempt or need to reposition.

You can grab multiple walls during one fall by repositioning and kicking off between grabs, making it possible to navigate complex cliff faces or zigzag down a shaft safely.

The mod works with most block types based on their hardness values, so custom blocks from other mods should function normally—harder custom blocks act like stone, softer ones like dirt. Check mod compatibility notes if you experience issues.