Verticality
by GSV
Verticality, a Fabric equipment mod, adds a physics-based grappling hook that players fire to travel across large distances and climb walls.
What it does
The hook is a projectile that flies through the air, rotates as it travels, and bites into blocks on impact. Once attached, a second right-click sends the player toward the anchor point. The mod also includes specialized wall-climbing gear: holding Shift against a wall engages claws that let the player slide down slowly, which avoids fall damage.
The item in the hand changes appearance with its state, so a player can tell at a glance whether the hook is loaded, flying or anchored. Custom sound effects accompany firing and the tension of the rope as it pulls the player up. The gear is aimed at exploring deep caves and towering peaks.
Verticality is published for Fabric only, across 11 release versions, with 1.0.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest file. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too. The code and assets are released under All rights reserved and the mod is not open source.
Key features
Physics-based grappling hook
The hook flies as a physical entity, rotates in the air and sticks to blocks where it lands.
Dual-action launch
After the hook attaches, a second right-click pulls the player toward the destination.
Wall-climbing claws
Holding Shift against a wall engages claws that let the player slide down slowly.
Dynamic hook icon
The item in the hand changes appearance to show whether the hook is loaded, flying or anchored.
Controlled descent
Specialized iron footwear and the claws slow falls, negating fall damage during a slide.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Exploring caves and peaks
Players cross chasms and climb towering rock faces that would otherwise need a long detour.
Adventure travel
The hook covers vast distances quickly, which suits maps built around verticality.
Who it’s for: Players who want a movement tool for exploration, and server owners who run adventure or survival worlds where players travel vertically.
How it compares
Grappling Hook Mod is a Fabric mod that runs on client and server, released under All rights reserved and not open source, with files for 1.21 – 1.21.9. Toffy's Hooks is also Fabric and client and server, but it is open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license and covers 1.20.1 – 1.21.1. Verticality shares the same environment but is released under a closed license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verticality | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-02-14 |
| Grappling Hook Mod | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.9 | Client and server | 2026-04-20 |
| Toffy's Hooks | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-05-09 |
Questions
Does Verticality need Fabric API?
Must the server run Verticality too?
Which game versions does Verticality support?
In the catalog
Verticality is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
With Verticality, the sky isn't the limit—it's just the beginning! 🚀
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/verticality_mod
- Owner
- GSV
- Published
- 2026-02-14
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15