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Contents (7)
  1. What this pack changes
  2. Extra features
  3. Guides
  4. Items
  5. Frequently asked questions
  6. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

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What this pack changes

Every texture group the pack replaces, counted from the pack itself.

AreaTextures replaced
Items983
Particles50
Misc16

Pack format 34–99 (Minecraft 1.21.2–1.21.9)1,049 texture files in total

Extra features

Custom shaders
Custom sounds
Sound overrides
Custom block/item models

Frequently asked questions

What does the Enchantment Glows Resource Pack actually change?
It replaces the vanilla enchantment glint texture with a brighter, more vibrant glowing effect. Only the visual shimmer changes — enchantment mechanics, levels, and item stats stay exactly the same.
How do I turn the glow on for my enchanted items?
Just have the pack enabled in your resource pack list and enchant any item normally. The new glow appears automatically on enchanted tools, weapons, armor, and books without any extra steps.
Why is my enchanted gear not glowing after I installed the pack?
The pack is most likely below another resource pack that also edits the glint texture, so the other pack is overriding it. Move Enchantment Glows to the top of your resource pack list and reload.
How do I make the enchantment glow brighter or dimmer?
The glow intensity is baked into the pack's glint texture, so you can't adjust it with a slider in-game. To change it you'd need a different version of the pack or a resource pack that edits the same glint file.
Does this pack work with shaders?
Yes, it works alongside shader packs because it only changes the glint texture, not rendering code. If the glow looks washed out or invisible with a shader, try disabling the shader's own enchantment glow option if it has one.
Can I use Enchantment Glows with other resource packs?
Yes, as long as the other packs don't also replace the enchantment glint texture. Load Enchantment Glows above packs that touch the same texture so its glow wins.
Will this pack cause lag or lower my FPS?
No, it's a texture-only resource pack, so performance impact is negligible on its own. Any lag you see is almost always from shaders or other mods, not the glint texture.
Does the glow show on enchanted armor when worn, or only in the inventory?
It shows both on the item in your inventory and on the armor model when worn, since the pack changes the glint texture used everywhere. If it's missing in one spot, check for a conflicting pack.
Does Enchantment Glows work on servers and in multiplayer?
Yes, resource packs are client-side, so you'll see the glow on any server as long as the pack is enabled on your client. Other players won't see it unless they also have the pack installed.
How do I remove or disable the glow effect?
Just disable or remove Enchantment Glows from your resource pack list and reload — the vanilla glint returns immediately. No world or item changes are made, so it's fully reversible.