The Portal How to Get a Wooden Glider
Claim the launch glider from THROUGHTHEPORTAL, then use it to cut travel time across early The Portal zones.
The Wooden Glider is one of the most useful launch items in The Portal, the slow-paced Roblox MMORPG from The Box of Trolls Studio. It does not raise Combat Points, but it changes how you move through starter zones, quests that send you across gaps, and berry or scrap routes that otherwise waste minutes of walking. This guide covers every verified way to obtain a glider, how to redeem and equip it, when gliding beats running, and how it fits beside race rerolls and gathering tools from other codes.
Fastest source: THROUGHTHEPORTAL code
The live promo string THROUGHTHEPORTAL grants:
- 1 Wooden Glider
- 3 Race Reroll Mirrors
Redeem only after you finish the intro tutorial. Open Settings on the right, switch to the Account tab, paste the code in all caps, and tap Claim. Full steps live on How to redeem codes. Exact reward tables sit on the Codes Hub and Code rewards explained.
Do not confuse the string with shortened social posts that drop letters. THROUGHPORTAL (missing THE) is a common mistype and will fail.
Historical source: WELCOMEBETA (expired)
During closed beta, WELCOMEBETA granted a Wooden Glider plus a Chicken Pet Ticket. That code is expired. If an old screenshot still shows WELCOMEBETA as active, ignore it—use THROUGHTHEPORTAL on live servers instead.
Some third-party lists also mention a contested code 7. Treat it as unreliable; it may belong to a different experience or a mixed-up beta gift. Stick to strings we verify on the Codes Hub.
After Claim: find and equip the glider
- Open inventory and locate Wooden Glider under tools or mobility items.
- Equip it to the mobility / tool slot the UI highlights.
- Practice on flat ground before cliffs—launch, coast, and land once so camera and height feel familiar.
- Keep the glider equipped when quests send you across valleys or between berry patches.
If Claim succeeds but the glider is missing, join a new server. Stale instances after patches sometimes delay inventory sync.
When to use the glider
| Situation | Glider value |
|---|---|
| Crossing gaps between early quest markers | High — skips long walk-arounds |
| Berry and scrap loops (Fishing and gathering) | High — short hops between nodes |
| Tight indoor tutorials | Low — stay on foot |
| Boss arenas | Low — unequip if it interferes with dodge timing |
| Climbing for codex or achievements | Medium — reach overlooks faster |
Gliding does not replace combat skill. Land, re-equip weapons if needed, then fight. The Portal’s slow combat still depends on Combat Points from gear, skills, achievements, and codex.
Safe landing tips
- Launch from slight rises, not sheer drops, until you know fall damage rules on your build.
- Aim for clear ground; trees and quest props can clip short glides.
- On mobile, keep one thumb free for the land / cancel control if the HUD shows it.
- After landing, wait a beat before attacking so animation cancel does not eat your first swing.
Pair the glider with other launch codes
Redeem every active code before spending mirrors:
- RELEASE — Fishing Rod, Axe, Pickaxe for Fishing and gathering
- 5KLIKES / 1KLIKES — mirrors and Stats reset scrolls
- 2KLIKES / 5KLIKES — Job Change Masks (moves still delete—read Job Change)
The glider complements gathering. Use it to rotate berry bushes and metal scrap nodes while main quests push combat. Achievements such as Something’s Fishy and Fish Landlord still need the rod from RELEASE—mobility alone will not complete them. See Achievements and codex.
Mobility vs progression philosophy
The Box of Trolls designed The Portal for deliberate pacing. The glider is a quality-of-life tool, not a power spike. You will still till, water, and harvest wheat in order on early farm quests (Getting started). Favorite the game for +5% XP and join the Box of Trolls Studio Roblox group for announcements—neither replaces the glider, but both help while you explore with it.
Common mistakes
- Skipping the tutorial, then thinking the codes menu is broken
- Deleting or vendoring the glider thinking it is junk
- Burning all Race Reroll Mirrors from THROUGHTHEPORTAL before reading How to choose a race
- Expecting the glider to raise Combat Points or unlock rare races
- Using wrong Place ID copies that do not honor official codes
Device notes
Low-end devices that fail System requirements may stutter mid-glide. Lower graphics and close background apps before long flights. Console (Xbox / PS5) support is planned with no date—when it arrives, expect the same Account-tab redeem flow.
Related pages
- Codes Hub — active strings and expired history
- How to redeem codes — Settings on the right
- Code rewards explained — glider vs mirrors vs tools
- Fishing and gathering — RELEASE kit
- Getting started — day-one order
- Release v1 — launch package notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for The Portal players.
Which code gives the Wooden Glider in The Portal?
THROUGHTHEPORTAL grants one Wooden Glider and three Race Reroll Mirrors. Redeem after the intro tutorial via Settings on the right, Account tab, then Claim.
Does WELCOMEBETA still give a glider?
No. WELCOMEBETA expired after beta. Use THROUGHTHEPORTAL on the live release build.
Does the Wooden Glider increase Combat Points?
No. It improves travel only. Combat Points still come from gear, skills, achievements, and codex progress.
What if Claim works but I do not see the glider?
Join a new server after a patch, then check inventory again. Stale instances sometimes delay item sync.