The hook shot can be made or found in dungeons The are also other items like these that many people consider a upgraded version even though it's from another mod Even so this is the most simple if you want more range and being able to use it on different surfaces look into long shoots and the other ones that are apart of the mod it comes with -shane
The Hookshot from the Legend Gear mod (not to be confused with HookShoot from Better Dungeons mod) is a tool that can shoot and hook onto any wood block at a max distance of 22 blocks. Right click and hold to pull yourself towards the targeted block. By using it (right clicking) you deteriorate its durability by 1, even if you hit your target or not.
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