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Sooty Chimneys FAQ
20 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I make a chimney?
Place any chimney block variant (Brick, Stone Brick, Terracotta, or Copper) vertically in your world. The chimney will automatically start emitting smoke particles once placed.
Why is my chimney not smoking?
Check if your chimney is receiving a redstone signal—chimneys stop emitting smoke when powered by redstone. If no redstone is connected, try breaking and replacing the block, or verify the mod is properly installed.
How do I turn off a chimney?
Send a redstone signal to the chimney block using redstone dust, a lever, a button, or any other redstone power source. The smoke will stop immediately while the signal is active.
What is the black stuff covering my chimney?
That's soot, which accumulates on chimneys over time as a visual effect. It's purely cosmetic and doesn't affect the chimney's function, but you can clean it off if you prefer.
How do I clean soot off a chimney?
Use an axe on the sooty chimney block to scrape off the soot. You may receive Black Dye as a drop, though it's not guaranteed every time.
Does wind actually affect the smoke?
Yes, wind direction and strength influence how chimney smoke disperses in the world. Wind is stronger during rain and thunderstorms, and calmer in the evening, creating dynamic smoke behavior.
Can I use different chimney types together?
Yes, all chimney variants (Brick, Stone Brick, Terracotta, and Copper) work the same way mechanically and can be mixed in your builds for aesthetic variety.
Do chimneys need fuel or power to work?
No, chimneys emit smoke automatically without requiring fuel, power, or any input—just place them and they'll start smoking.
Can I stack chimneys vertically?
Yes, you can stack chimney blocks on top of each other to create taller chimneys; each block will emit smoke independently.
Will this mod cause lag?
Chimneys use particle effects which are generally lightweight, but having many chimneys in one area may impact performance depending on your particle settings and system specs.
What does the Sooty Chimneys Mod do?
It adds chimneys that emit smoke particles. It is described as a spiritual successor to campfires.
What chimneys does Sooty Chimneys add?
It adds Brick, Cobblestone, Mud Brick, Stone Brick, Iron, Copper and Terracotta chimneys .
Which Minecraft versions does Sooty Chimneys support?
Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2 and 26.2.
What mod loaders does Sooty Chimneys run on?
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt.
How do I clean a dirty chimney in Sooty Chimneys?
After some time a chimney becomes covered in soot and dirty. Scrape it with an axe to clean it.
Does scraping soot from a chimney give anything?
Scraping soot has a chance to drop a Black Dye, but not always.
How does wind affect Sooty Chimneys?
Chimney smoke is influenced by wind direction and strength. Wind is stronger in rain and thunder and calmer at night.
Does wind affect campfire smoke too?
Yes, wind also affects smoke from Campfires.
How do I stop a chimney from emitting smoke?
Giving the chimney a redstone signal stops it emitting smoke. You can also right click it with an empty hand to toggle the smoke flow.
Can you stack chimneys in Sooty Chimneys?
Yes, placing a chimney on top of another chimney makes it emit signal smoke, like a Haybale under a Campfire.