Hold Easy Place
Building massive structures in Minecraft with the Litematica mod is a game-changer, but constantly holding down the Easy Place key can turn a creative session into a hand-cramping chore. Hold Easy Place is the lightweight add-on that eliminates that frustration entirely, letting you focus on placing blocks instead of pressing buttons.
What is Hold Easy Place?
Hold Easy Place is a dedicated companion mod for Litematica, the popular schematic building tool. Normally, Litematica’s Easy Place mode requires you to hold down a specific key (the easyPlaceUse key) to automatically place blocks in the correct orientation according to your loaded schematic. Hold Easy Place flips that logic: it keeps Easy Place mode permanently active, so you only need to right-click to place blocks. This frees up your keyboard hand and makes large-scale building projects far more comfortable.
Why You Need Hold Easy Place for Minecraft
If you’ve ever spent hours replicating a complex build from a schematic, you know how tedious it can be to keep a key pressed while also moving and aiming. Hold Easy Place solves this by toggling Easy Place on by default. The moment you load a schematic, the mod ensures that every right-click places the correct block in the correct orientation—no extra key required. This is especially useful for survival builders who need to switch between tools and blocks quickly, or for creative mode architects who want a smoother workflow.
- Continuous Easy Place: No more holding the easyPlaceUse key; the mode stays on until you manually disable it.
- Seamless integration: Works directly with Litematica’s existing GUI and keybind settings.
- Lightweight performance: Minimal impact on game performance, as it only modifies a single behavior.
- Fabric compatibility: Designed for the Fabric mod loader, supporting modern Minecraft versions like 1.21 and 1.21.1.
How to Install Hold Easy Place
Getting Hold Easy Place up and running is straightforward, but it does require a few dependencies. Follow these steps to add it to your Minecraft setup.
Prerequisites
Before you download Hold Easy Place, make sure you have the following mods installed on the correct Minecraft version (1.21 or newer):
- Fabric Loader – the modding platform required for all these mods.
- MaLiLib – the library mod that powers Litematica’s configuration system.
- Litematica – the main schematic mod, version 1.21 or above.
If you’re using Minecraft 1.21 or later and the Hold Easy Place options aren’t appearing, you likely need to update MaLiLib and Litematica to their latest versions from modrinth. Outdated libraries are the most common cause of missing toggles.
Step-by-Step Installation
Once your dependencies are in order, simply place the Hold Easy Place .jar file into your mods folder. Launch the game, open Litematica’s settings (M + C by default), and navigate to the “Generic” tab. You’ll find a new option labeled “easyPlaceHold” that is enabled by default. From that moment, Easy Place mode will be active whenever you hold the easyPlaceUse key—but since the mod keeps it on, you can just right-click freely. For those who prefer a hassle-free setup, the foxygame.net launcher includes Hold Easy Place in its add-on catalog, enabling one-click installation and automatic updates so you never have to worry about version mismatches.
Troubleshooting: Options Not Showing in Minecraft 1.21+
Some players report that after installing Hold Easy Place, the expected toggle doesn’t appear in Litematica’s menu. This almost always happens because MaLiLib or Litematica itself is outdated. Hold Easy Place relies on specific API hooks introduced in recent versions of those mods. To fix it, head to modrinth and download the latest Fabric builds of MaLiLib and Litematica for your Minecraft version. Replace the old files in your mods folder, restart the game, and the “easyPlaceHold” option should be visible under Litematica’s Generic settings. If you’re using a modpack, ensure the pack maintainer has updated these core mods.
Conclusion
Hold Easy Place is a tiny but transformative add-on for any Minecraft builder who relies on Litematica. By removing the need to hold a key, it reduces fatigue and lets you build with greater speed and precision. Whether you’re recreating a medieval castle or laying out a redstone contraption, this mod streamlines the process. Download Hold Easy Place for Fabric today and experience a more relaxed, efficient building session.