Chisels & Bits
by AlgorithmX2
A micro-block mod that allows players to chisel individual bits from blocks to create detailed sculptures and patterns.
Overview
Chisels & Bits is a decoration mod created by AlgorithmX2. A micro-block mod that allows players to chisel individual bits from blocks to create detailed sculptures and patterns. As a decoration mod it concentrates on building blocks and aesthetic detail, and it has been downloaded around 45 million times, which puts it among the options players reach for in this space.
Chisels & Bits is built for detail-oriented builders who want to carve blocks below full-block resolution. It lets you chisel any block into sixteenth-of-a-block bits, sculpting custom shapes and storing patterns for reuse. It rewards a bit of learning, so expect to spend some time understanding its systems before they click.
The mod is available for Forge and NeoForge, so it fits a range of modpacks and launchers. It currently targets Minecraft 1.20.1. It runs on both the client and the server, so on a multiplayer server every player who connects needs it installed alongside the server itself.
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Key Features
Chisels & Bits brings a focused set of features to the table. Highlights include bit-level block editing, plus custom patterns and designs, with the full list below.
- Bit-level block editing
- Custom patterns and designs
- Copy and paste templates
- Mixed material blocks
- Detailed pixel art in 3D
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How to install Chisels & Bits
Chisels & Bits supports Forge and NeoForge; pick one loader (you cannot mix them) and install it for your chosen Minecraft version. It is built for Minecraft 1.20.1, so match your profile to that version.
- 1Choose and install one mod loader from Forge and NeoForge for a Minecraft version this mod supports (1.20.1).
- 2Check the download page for any required libraries. Chisels & Bits lists no hard dependencies here, but it is always worth confirming for your exact version.
- 3Drop the Chisels & Bits .jar file into your instance's mods folder. On a server, place it in the server's mods folder instead, and make sure every connecting player has it too.
- 4Launch the game with that loader profile and confirm Chisels & Bits appears in the in-game mods list; if it does not load, re-check the loader, the Minecraft version, and any library requirements.
Supported Minecraft version: 1.20.1.
See our full mod install guideCompatibility & alternatives
It targets the Forge side of the ecosystem, so it fits comfortably into Forge and NeoForge packs.
Chisels & Bits has a modest footprint for what it adds and is widely used in modpacks without notable performance concerns.
If you are comparing options, similar mods include Chipped and Little Tiles. They cover comparable ground, so the right choice usually comes down to your loader, version, and the rest of your pack.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Chisels & Bits mod do?
A micro-block mod that allows players to chisel individual bits from blocks to create detailed sculptures and patterns. It is a decoration mod by AlgorithmX2, aimed at detail-oriented builders who want to carve blocks below full-block resolution.
Is Chisels & Bits Forge or Fabric?
Chisels & Bits supports Forge and NeoForge. You only install it on one of these loaders, never several at once, so choose the one your pack uses.
What Minecraft versions does Chisels & Bits support?
Chisels & Bits currently targets Minecraft 1.20.1. Download the build that matches that version exactly.
Does Chisels & Bits need any dependencies?
No, Chisels & Bits lists no required mod dependencies here, so it works as a standalone install. It is still wise to confirm on the download page for your exact version.
Can I use Chisels & Bits on a multiplayer server?
Yes. Chisels & Bits runs on client and server, so install it on the server and make sure every player who joins has the same version installed too.
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