Tree Chop Mod — Reference
Core Mechanics
The mod changes the fundamental way wood blocks are harvested. Instead of a single break event, harvesting is divided into two phases: Chopping and Felling.
The Chop System
When you hit a log with a tool (or your hand), it registers as a "chop." * Visual Feedback: The log block physically shrinks, showing a notch that deepens with every strike. * Progressive Difficulty: Larger trees require more chops to fell. By default, this follows a logarithmic scale, meaning a 1-block tree takes 1 chop, while a 100-block tree takes approximately 25 chops. * Tool Efficiency: Using an axe significantly speeds up the process. The mod respects tool tiers and enchantments like Efficiency. * Sneak to Bypass: Holding the Sneak key (Shift by default) allows you to break individual blocks normally, which is essential for building or precise terraforming.
Felling
Once the required number of chops is reached, the tree "fells." All connected log blocks and their associated leaves are instantly destroyed and dropped as items. * Leaf Logic: The mod intelligently detects which leaves belong to the tree to prevent floating foliage. * Durability: Axe durability is consumed based on the number of chops performed, not the number of blocks in the tree, making it more durable than instant-break mods.
Affected Blocks and Items
While TreeChop does not add new items or mobs, it fundamentally alters the behavior of existing wood-related content.
Choppable Blocks
| Block Type | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Logs | All types (Oak, Birch, Spruce, etc.) are choppable by default. |
| Modded Logs | Automatically supports logs from mods like Biomes O' Plenty and Oh The Biomes You'll Go. |
| Mushrooms & Fungi | Huge Mushrooms and Nether Fungi (Crimson/Warped) can be chopped down like trees. |
| Player-Placed Blocks | By default, the mod can distinguish between natural trees and blocks placed by players to protect wooden houses. |
Tools and Interaction
- Axes: All vanilla and modded axes are supported. Higher-tier axes (Netherite, Diamond) reduce the time needed per chop.
- Special Tools: Compatible with tools from Tinker's Construct (Broad Axes) and Silent Gear (Saws), which may perform multiple chops at once.
- Hand Chopping: You can chop trees with your bare hands, but it is extremely slow and inefficient.