Toffy's Better Directional Placecments
by FloffyToffy
Toffy's Better Directional Placecments changes which way a directional block faces when a player places it while sneaking, so a sticky piston can be set against a wall.
What it does
Sneaking while placing a directional block inverts the facing direction that the game would normally choose, which makes it easier to set blocks flat against walls and ceilings. The change applies to blocks that have a facing property. It is a Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21 and 1.21.1, released under the MIT License, and it is not open source. Client and server both need it, so the server and every player install it.
Key features
Inverted sneak placement
Placing a directional block while sneaking flips the facing direction chosen by the game.
Easier building
Blocks can be oriented toward a wall or ceiling without changing the player's aim, which speeds up building.
Sticky piston wall placement
A sticky piston placed against a wall while sneaking faces the wall as intended.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Smart Placement is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.11 that is client-side only and open source under the MIT License. Directional Hit Vignette is client-side only, for 1.21 – 26.2, and is not open source, licensed as All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toffy's Better Directional Placecments | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-03 |
| Smart Placement | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-25 |
| Directional Hit Vignette | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-29 |
Questions
Does the mod need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does Toffy's Better Directional Placecments support?
In the catalog
Toffy's Better Directional Placecments is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Inverts the direction of placed directional blocks while sneaking in order to ease the experience of building. Placing a sticky piston on a wall, for example, will now place the sticky side facing the wall if sneaking while placed.
Official listing
- Owner
- FloffyToffy
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15