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Building Wands

Building wands with different modes

ModsFree1.16 – 26.x
by nicguzzo · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Building Wands is a mod made by nicguzzo. Building wands with different modes.

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 3,817,505 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Aug 9, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Building Wands has had 237 releases on Modrinth since Jul 14, 2022. 53 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 3.2.2, released on Aug 9, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.2. It runs on Fabric. The download is 472 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
3.2.2Aug 9, 202626.2Release
3.2.2Aug 9, 202626.2Release
3.2.1Aug 8, 202626.2Release
3.2.1Aug 8, 202626.2Release
3.2.0Aug 8, 202626.2Release

Latest release on GitHub

Building Wands is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is v0.3.0_beta, published on Feb 23, 2026.

What's Changed

  • Add Russian translation (ru_ru.json) by @TheAnaxMan in #47
  • fix: multiple crashes and missing features across mc versions by @jeremyepling in #102
  • feat: wand HUD overhaul, keybind conflict fix, and mode switching improvements by @jeremyepling in #103
  • fix: replace custom widget tooltips with vanilla rendering to fix z-order bug and reduce code by @jeremyepling in #104
  • fix: don't render offhand ghost block for Copy mode by @jeremyepling in #105
  • feat: add INVERTED flag to Box mode and fix depth direction by @jeremyepling in #106

Read all release notes on GitHub

Before that: archive/1.16.5 (Jul 3, 2022), archive/1.76.1 (Nov 20, 2021).

Description from the author on Modrinth

Building Wands Mod for fabric/forge/quilt.

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Version 2.8, BACKUP before updating, tools inside the wand are no longer supported and will lose enchantemnts if you migrate from an older world, remove them BEFORE migrating

If the preview doesn't show when using shaders, set "render_last" to true

Modes

Directional mode

Single block placement in 9 directions from a block.

 

Row/Column mode

Multiple blocks at once in a row or column, press x to change orientation

Fill mode

Fill between 2 corners, same block, or random

Area mode

Fill connected blocks

Grid mode

Fixed 2d grid, use arrow keys or gui to change size.

Line Mode:

Line from block to block.

Circle Mode:

Circle from center block to radius block. (v2 press k to change to filled circle)

Copy mode:

Copy between corners.

Paste mode:

Paste previously copied blocks, press R to cycle rotation on Y axis by 90 degrees increments.

Blast mode:  

Destroy blocks with an explosion, in survival the player needs tnt in the inventory.

Shulkers

On survival, blocks are consumed from shulkerboxes first.

Destroy Blocks

Blocks can be destroyed if there's a tool in the offhand.

In creative any tool works.

In survival the tool has to be suitable for the block. e.g. Axe for logs, wood, pickaxe for stone, etc.

Levels of wands:

Configurable in wands.json

  • Stone wand: 16 block limit.
  • Iron wand: 32 block limit.
  • Diamond wand: 64 block limit.
  • Netherite wand: 256 block limit.

Optional:

Cconsume xp to place blocks. To enable change config file wands.json

"blocks_per_xp": 0      to disable xp consumption. 
"blocks_per_xp": 2      will allow to place 2 blocks per xp point.
"blocks_per_xp":0.5    would mean 2 xp cost per block
 

Fabric dependencies: 

Fabric API
Architectury Fabric
Cloth Config Fabric
 Fabric version should work on quilt.

Forge dependencies: 

Architectury Forge
Cloth Config Forge 
optional ModMenu

Any feedback is welcomed, please report any issues to me.

Written by nicguzzo. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Building Wands

  1. This mod is needed on both the server and every player who joins.

  2. Install Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x.

  3. Add the mods it needs: Cloth Config API.

  4. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  5. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  6. Easier: in Prism Launcher or the Modrinth App, search for Building Wands in your instance's mods and click Install. It adds the loader and the mods it needs for you.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft mods

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Runs on
Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client and server
Edition
Java
Needs
Cloth Config API
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Armor Chroma for FabricA5b843.8M1.16 – 1.21Mar 28, 2025Free
LinxfaX's Crystal OptimizerLinxfaX1771.19 – 1.21Aug 22, 2026Free

Questions

Does Building Wands work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Building Wands supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16.

Is Building Wands free?

Yes. Building Wands is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Building Wands client-side or server-side?

Both. The server and every player need Building Wands installed.

Does Building Wands need anything else?

Yes: Cloth Config API. Install it before Building Wands.

Is Building Wands still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Building Wands?

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