MT Random Block Placement
by MEGATREX4
With MT Random Block Placement installed, pressing one key places a random block from the hotbar into the world, adding an unpredictable element to building.
What it does
The mod is a Fabric client mod. It reads the blocks in the hotbar and, when the default R key is pressed, places one of them at random instead of the block the player selected. The random choice is made only among slots that hold a block, so empty slots are skipped and the placement stays within the player's own inventory setup.
Random placement can be switched on or off through the mod's settings, which lets a player use it for playful building and turn it off when a precise layout is needed. Because it changes only the client, a server does not have to install it, and joining a server that lacks the mod is not a problem.
The mod needs Fabric API, Fabric Language Kotlin and Fzzy Config. It is released under CC0 1.0 Universal and is open source, with public source code and an issue tracker. Files target 1.19 – 26.2 across 28 game versions, and the latest Fabric build, 1.1.1-26.2, dates from 2026-06-24.
Key features
Random hotbar placement
A key press places one block chosen at random from the blocks held in the hotbar.
Default R keybinding
The action is bound to R by default, and the key can be changed in the game's controls.
Adjustable behavior
The random placement can be enabled or disabled in the mod's settings.
Fun building element
Placing blocks by chance gives players a way to build with unexpected results.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 3
Use cases
Playful building
Players who build for fun can let the hotbar decide which block lands next, producing mixed textures without choosing each one.
Quick mixed patterns
A hotbar of similar blocks can be placed in quick succession to fill an area with varied surfaces.
Who it’s for: The mod suits players on single-player worlds or on servers who want an unpredictable way to place blocks. Players who need exact placement can switch the random behavior off in the settings.
How it compares
Eva's Random Placement is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.2 – 26.1.2, client-side only, released under CC0 1.0 Universal and open source. Random Hotbar Select is also client-side only on Fabric, covers 1.18 – 1.21.5, and is not open source; its license is All rights reserved. Additional Placements Fabric runs on client and server, covers 1.18.2 – 26.1.2, and is open source under the MIT License, so it needs installing on the server as well.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT Random Block Placement | Fabric | 1.19 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-24 |
| Eva's Random Placement | Fabric | 1.21.2 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-04-04 |
| Random Hotbar Select | Fabric | 1.18 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-09-29 |
| Additional Placements Fabric | Fabric | 1.18.2 – 26.1.2 | Client and server | 2026-04-20 |
Questions
Does Fabric API need to be installed?
Does the server need the mod?
Which game versions does the mod support?
In the catalog
MT Random Block Placement is one of 8,016 Management mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,930 Management mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
MT Random Block Placement allows you to place blocks randomly from your hotbar with a simple press of a button (default: R). This mod is designed to enhance your building experience by adding a fun, random element to block placement.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/random-block-placement
- Owner
- MEGATREX4
- Published
- 2024-08-23
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15