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Simply Slingshot FAQ

10 questions players actually ask, answered.

How do I make a slingshot?
Craft a slingshot using the recipe shown in your crafting menu—it requires basic materials you can gather early game. Once crafted, hold it in your main hand and load it with any item from your hotbar or off-hand to fire.
What items can I shoot?
You can shoot almost any item in your inventory, including blocks, tools, weapons, and materials. Mining tools like pickaxes and shovels will break blocks when they hit, while special items like Blaze rods will ignite fires where they land.
How do I load ammo into the slingshot?
The slingshot automatically pulls ammo from your off-hand first, then searches your hotbar from left to right. Simply hold the slingshot and aim—it will use the first compatible item it finds.
Can I get my items back if I miss?
Yes, if you enchant your slingshot with Boomerang, missed projectiles will return to your inventory instead of being lost.
What does the Block Placer enchantment do?
Block Placer automatically places block items where they land instead of bouncing or breaking, making it perfect for building from a distance.
How far can I shoot with Item Sender?
The Item Sender enchantment significantly increases projectile range, letting you safely pass gear to teammates across much larger distances than normal shots.
Does the Bounce enchantment stack with other enchantments?
Yes, Bounce works alongside other enchantments—projectiles will bounce up to five times off surfaces while also benefiting from effects like Block Placer or Boomerang.
Can I see where my shot will land before I fire?
Apply the Trajectory Prediction enchantment to see a visible line showing your projectile's path, helping you aim accurately at distant targets.
Do my friends need the mod installed to play with me?
No, this mod runs entirely server-side, so players can join your world and see slingshot effects without installing it themselves.
Why is my slingshot slow to charge?
By default, the slingshot takes time to pull back before firing. Use the Quick Charge enchantment to reduce the charge time and fire faster.