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Simple Hammers Wiki & Guide

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Adds hammers in various material tiers with corresponding crafting components.

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Contents (6)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Frequently asked questions
  5. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Choose the Right Hammer for Your TaskUnderstanding Hammer Tiers Simple Hammers Mod includes hammers made from different materials, each with varying…Excavate Large Areas for BuildingPlanning Your Excavation Hammers excel at clearing large spaces for construction projects. Before you start, plan the…Mine a 3×3 Area EfficientlyUsing 3×3 Mining Mode Hammers automatically break blocks in a 3×3 area when you left-click. This is perfect for strip…Switch to Precision Mode for Detailed WorkEnabling Precision Mode When you need to break individual blocks without affecting surrounding blocks, use Precision…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

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Items

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C

Copper HammerCopper Hammer Head

D

Diamond HammerDiamond Hammer Head

E

Emerald HammerEmerald Hammer Head

G

Golden HammerGolden Hammer Head

H

Hammer Advancement Trophy

I

Iron HammerIron Hammer Head

N

Netherite Hammer

S

Stone HammerStone Hammer Head

W

Wooden HammerWooden Hammer HeadWooden Handle

Frequently asked questions

How do I craft a hammer?
Hammers are crafted using the same base materials as their pickaxe equivalents (wood, stone, iron, diamond, etc.), arranged in a specific pattern shown in the mod's crafting recipes section. Check the wiki's Crafting Recipes page for the exact layout for each hammer tier.
Does the 3×3 mining mode work on all blocks?
The 3×3 mode works on mineable blocks like stone, dirt, and ore, but some blocks may require Precision Mode (1×1) to break individually, especially decorative or protected blocks.
How do I switch to Precision Mode?
Hold SHIFT while mining to toggle Precision Mode, which breaks only the single block you're looking at instead of the 3×3 area. Release SHIFT to return to normal 3×3 mining.
Can I use a hammer as a shovel?
Yes—hammers combine pickaxe and shovel functions, so you can mine both stone-type blocks and dirt/sand/gravel with the same tool, eliminating the need to switch tools.
Do hammers have durability?
Yes, hammers have durability that decreases with each block broken, similar to standard Minecraft tools. Breaking multiple blocks at once in 3×3 mode uses durability faster than breaking single blocks.
Which hammer should I use for mining ore?
Use the highest-tier hammer you can craft—higher tiers mine faster and last longer. For early game, a stone or iron hammer is efficient; upgrade to diamond or better for endgame mining.
Does the mod work with enchantments?
Hammers can be enchanted like regular tools, and enchantments like Efficiency, Unbreaking, and Fortune apply to hammer mining, though Fortune's effect on the 3×3 area may vary.
Can I mine obsidian with a hammer?
You can mine obsidian with a hammer of sufficient tier (typically diamond or higher), but it will be slower than with a dedicated pickaxe of the same material.
Does the 3×3 mode work underwater or in the Nether?
Yes, the 3×3 mining mode functions in all dimensions and underwater, making large-scale excavation possible anywhere in the world.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
The mod is lightweight and shouldn't cause noticeable lag, but mining large 3×3 areas repeatedly in resource-heavy worlds may have minor performance impact depending on your system.