# Tinkers’ Gadgets<\/p>\n
**Tinkers’ Gadgets** is a lightweight add-on for Tinkers’ Construct 2 that adds new tools, parts, and materials.<\/p>\n
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## Features<\/p>\n
### \ud83e\ude83 Boomerang<\/p>\n
An early-game ranged weapon craftable before the Tool Forge.<\/p>\n
– Made with **two knife blades** and a **clasp**.
\n– **Right-click** to charge, release to throw.
\n– Automatically returns after impact.
\n– Each Boomerang is tracked independently\u2014use multiple at once.<\/p>\n
### \ud83c\udfaf Projectile Traits<\/p>\n
Exclusive traits for thrown weapons:<\/p>\n
| Trait | Effect |
\n| ————— | ——————————————————————————— |
\n| Piercing | Pierces through up to 3 enemies without altering flight path. |
\n| Bouncing | Bounces up to 3 times between nearby foes, with damage decreasing 25% per bounce. |
\n| Return Damage | Damages foes during return flight. |
\n| Fracture | Splits into two shards on hit. |
\n| Hooked Blade | Latches onto targets for continuous damage. |
\n| Collection | Collects nearby items and XP while flying. |
\n| Deflect | Knocks away incoming projectiles during flight. |
\n| Interactive | Simulates right-click on block impact. |<\/p>\n
### \ud83e\uddea Materials for the Clasp<\/p>\n
| Material | Trait |
\n| ——————— | ————— |
\n| Leather | None |
\n| Glass | Fracture |
\n| Slimeball | Bouncing |
\n| Popped Chorus Fruit | Piercing |
\n| Nether Quartz | Hooked Blade |
\n| Magma Cream | Return Damage |
\n| Shulker Shell | Collection |
\n| Redstone | Interactive |
\n| Blue Slimeball | Deflect |<\/p>\n
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## Installation<\/p>\n
1. Install **Minecraft Forge** for 1.12.2.
\n2. Install **Tinkers’ Construct 2** (1.12.2-2.13.0.183+).
\n3. Place the mod `.jar` in your `mods` folder.<\/p>\n
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## Notes<\/p>\n
_Code written with AI assistance._<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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