Locomotion Tools

**Locomotion Tools** are utility items that allow the player to travel vertically in a variety of ways. Climbing is a gameplay mechanic going as far back as the introduction of the GUNnasium. However, with the addition of new items in Update #99, the player has many options to tackle vertical terrain.

## Using Tools

Various tools can be used by the player to climb obstacles. They can be found in the item spawner under Misc / Utility, except for the two axes, which are found under Melee / Improvised.

* The **Hand Copter** is a handheld helicopter rotor that can lift the player upwards. Its speed is controlled by the player.
* The **Hand Glider** is a deployable hang-glider that allows the player to descend from high places while also traveling horizontally; this is very useful for traversing around large vertical maps. The Hand Glider's momentum can be adjusted by pitching the glider up and down.
* **Grapples** are a utility item that allow you to throw a grappling hook onto any environmental surface, leaving behind a climbable rope. The player can also slide down ropes for a quick descent. The length of the rope is limited only by the player's throw distance; however, the grapple can be launched very far when using the Graviton Beamer. The grapple can be picked up and stored back in your inventory at any time.
* **Climbing Axes** are used in pairs to allow the player to ascend vertical surfaces. Two different variants exist; modern Climbing Axes allow the player to hook into any environmental surface by holding down the trigger. This allows for the player to gain momentum and speedily climb up surfaces.
* **Ice Axe** are more dependent on the player making deliberate motions; the player must strike and remove the ice axes with enough force to stick and unstick them to the surface, respectively.
* The **Laser Hook** is a tool that uses ammunition to form "laser hooks"; unlike the grappling hook gun, the lines are purely temporary but allows the player to swing on the rope.
* The **Plunger Launcher** is a type of launcher that fires "plunger shells". The plungers stick to the surface that they are fired at; the player can then grab the plungers and climb upward, allowing the player to create a path up the surface that they wish to climb.
* The **Grappling Hook Gun** fires bolts that act as anchors for ropes. The grappling hook gun can be used either to launch two anchor points connected by a climbable rope, or to pull the player towards the first anchor point. The former is useful for creating ziplines between distant points, while the latter is for ascending tall structures.

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## Scene-Specific Tools

Static ladders and ropes can be found in some levels. To use, simply hover your hand near the object, so that a blue box appears around that object. Grab the object so that the box turns a deeper shade of blue; this indicates that you are now grabbing onto the item. Pull yourself up, then use your free hand to grab another grabbable surface, or the same surface if its a long, continuous piece like a rope. You first hand will automatically release control of the object.

For example, if you initially grab onto the left rail of a ladder with your left hand, pull yourself up, and then grab the right rail of the ladder with your right hand, your left hand automatically ungrips from the left rail. Repeat until you reach the top.

Ladders that can be placed by the player are available in Gameplanner.

## Other Methods

Some firearms allow the player to propel themselves when loaded with the right ammunition. These include:

* NoClipper Pistool (when the Toolbox is available)
* The OG
* Rocket Launcher (Meat Fortress) loaded with Frag Explosive, To the Moon, or WRONG AMMO
* Stickybomb Launcher loaded with Frag shells
* The Long Shot loaded with Frag shells
* Scattergun loaded with Moonshot
* Duckhunter loaded with Moonshot

NoClipper PistoolThe OGRocket LauncherStickybomb LauncherThe Long ShotScattergunDuckhunter
## Videos

H3VR Early Access Devlog- Update 99 Alpha 3 - Grappling Hooks, New Take & Hold Level Alpha.H3VR Early Access Devlog- Update 99 Alpha 6 - Grappling Hook Gun, Plunger Launcher & Climbing AxeH3VR Early Access Devlog- Update 99 Alpha 4 - Grappling Rope Sliding, Fixed T&H Scoring & MP412 RexH3VR Early Access Devlog- Big City Hand-Gliding Just Cuz