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Golden Days Resource Pack Wiki & Guide

Java EditionResource Pack

Reworks textures for boats, doors, signs, leaves, planks, flowers, pottery sherds, and many other blocks and items into a classic retro style.

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Contents (8)
  1. What this pack changes
  2. Extra features
  3. Guides
  4. Items
  5. Blocks
  6. Frequently asked questions
  7. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Build a Retro Village Using Golden Days TexturesA village is the easiest showcase for Golden Days because the pack restyles almost everything a village already uses:…How to Combine Golden Days with Other Resource PacksGolden Days only retextures a specific set of blocks and items, so it pairs well with packs that cover different…How to Decorate Interiors with Golden Days BlocksGolden Days shines indoors because doors, trapdoors, signs, hanging signs, and pottery sherds all get retro textures.…How to Make Your World Look Like Classic Minecraft with Golden DaysThe Golden Days resource pack is a texture overhaul, so the fastest way to see its effect is to load it and walk…How to Use Golden Days for a Retro Survival BaseGolden Days works in survival because most of what it restyles is cheap and renewable: planks, doors, signs,…Which Blocks and Items Golden Days Retextures (and Where to Use Them)Golden Days is not a single-block tweak; it reworks a broad set of textures. Knowing what it covers helps you plan…

Items

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Acacia BoatAcacia Boat with ChestAcacia DoorAcacia Hanging SignAcacia SignAmethyst ShardAngler Pottery SherdAppleArcher Pottery SherdArmor StandArms Up Pottery SherdBaked PotatoBamboo DoorBamboo Hanging SignBamboo RaftBamboo Raft with ChestBamboo SignBanner Pattern (Flow)Banner Pattern (Piglin)Banner Pattern (Globe)Banner Pattern (Creeper)Banner Pattern (Guster)Banner Pattern (Skull)Banner Pattern (Flower)

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Blocks

354 blocks · showing 24. Browse all →

Acacia LeavesAcacia PlanksAcacia TrapdoorAlliumAmethyst ClusterAncient DebrisAndesiteAzalea LeavesAzure BluetBambooBamboo MosaicBamboo PlanksBamboo ShootBamboo TrapdoorBig Dripleaf StemBirch LeavesBirch PlanksBirch TrapdoorBlack CandleBlack ConcreteBlack Concrete PowderBlack Stained GlassBlack TerracottaBlack Wool

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What this pack changes

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

AreaTextures replaced
Blocks815
Items442
Mobs & entities411
GUI & menus173
Particles30
Models19
Font6
Biome colours5
Paintings5
Misc4
Armor trims4
Sky & weather2

Pack format 15–420 (Minecraft 1.20–1.21.9)1,916 texture files in total

Extra features

Custom entity models (OptiFine/CEM)
Custom shaders
Custom font
Custom sounds
Sound overrides
Custom block/item models
Reworked GUI
Custom particles

Frequently asked questions

How do I actually enable golden days after installing it?
Open Options, then Resource Packs, and move Golden Days from the left column to the right column. Make sure it sits above any other pack that also touches vanilla textures, otherwise the other pack wins and you'll see no change.
Do I need OptiFine or a mod loader for golden days?
No, it's a resource pack, so it works on vanilla. OptiFine or a loader is only useful if you want to stack it with other packs or use extra features, not for the pack itself.
Why do some blocks still look modern after I turn the pack on?
Golden Days only retextures the blocks and items it covers, like boats, doors, signs, leaves, planks, flowers and pottery sherds. Anything outside that list keeps its vanilla look, so a mixed world is expected.
Does golden days change how the game plays or just the visuals?
It's purely cosmetic. No recipes, drops, mob behavior or world generation are altered, so you can add or remove it from an existing world without breaking anything.
My old world looks weird with the new planks and leaves, what did I do wrong?
Nothing is wrong, the pack just changes the texture those blocks already use. If you want a consistent look, rebuild or re-skin the areas you care about rather than expecting existing builds to match the retro style automatically.
Can I use golden days with shaders or other resource packs?
Yes, shaders are separate from resource packs and work fine alongside it. For other packs, load Golden Days above the ones you want it to override and below the ones you want to keep on top.
Does golden days hurt my fps?
Texture packs of this size have a negligible performance impact since they don't add models or complex rendering. If you notice a drop, it's almost always shaders or another pack, not Golden Days.
Will it work on a server or with friends who don't have it?
Resource packs are client-side, so each player chooses whether to use it. Your friends will see vanilla textures unless they install Golden Days themselves, but nothing breaks on the server.
Which blocks should I use to get the most out of the retro look?
Lean on the retextured families: planks, doors, trapdoors, signs, boats and leaves for structures, and flowers plus pottery sherds for detail. Mixing those with untouched blocks is what makes a build read as classic rather than half-finished.
How do I go back to vanilla textures if I don't like it?
Open Resource Packs and move Golden Days back to the left column, or just select the default pack. No files are modified, so the change is instant and reversible.