Simple Hammers FAQ

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, the 3×3 mining mode functions in all dimensions and underwater, making large-scale excavation possible anywhere in the world.

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.