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Modsinths Small Tools Resource Pack Wiki & Guide

Java EditionResource Pack

Retextures all tool variants with smaller, refined designs.

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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.

Comparing Tool Visibility Between Default and Resized ModelsUnderstanding the Visual Difference Modsinth's Small Tools Resource Pack shrinks your held tools to reduce screen…Maintaining Tool Recognition Across All Material TiersWhy Tool Appearance Still Matters Even though Modsinth's Small Tools Resource Pack shrinks your equipment, each tool…Optimizing Your Field of View During Combat and MiningWhy Tool Size Affects Gameplay Large on-screen tools can block your view of incoming threats or valuable resources.…Using the Pack Without Losing Item RecognitionStaying Oriented With Compact Tools Shrinking tools creates a cleaner screen, but you might worry about accidentally…

Items

DGINSW

D

Diamond AxeDiamond PickaxeDiamond ShovelDiamond Sword

G

Golden AxeGolden PickaxeGolden ShovelGolden Sword

I

Iron AxeIron PickaxeIron ShovelIron Sword

N

Netherite AxeNetherite PickaxeNetherite ShovelNetherite Sword

S

Stone AxeStone PickaxeStone ShovelStone Sword

W

Wooden AxeWooden PickaxeWooden ShovelWooden Sword

What this pack changes

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

AreaTextures replaced
Items43

Pack format 46–255 (Minecraft 1.21.5–1.21.9)43 texture files in total

Extra features

Custom block/item models

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything else for this pack to work?
No, this is a resource pack for Minecraft Java Edition and requires no additional mods or dependencies. Simply load it in your resource pack folder and enable it in your world settings.
Will the smaller tools still show the same durability and enchantments?
Yes, all durability bars, enchantment glows, and item properties remain fully visible despite the resized models. Only the visual size of the tool in your hand changes.
Can I use this pack with other resource packs?
Yes, but load this pack higher in your resource pack list if you want its tool textures to take priority over conflicting packs. If another pack also modifies tool models, whichever is loaded last will be used.
Do the smaller tools affect my mining speed or combat damage?
No, this is purely visual—tool effectiveness, attack speed, and all gameplay mechanics remain unchanged.
Why do my tools still look big even though I enabled the pack?
Make sure the pack is checked and enabled in your resource packs menu, and that no other pack loaded above it is overriding the tool models. Restart your game if you just added the pack.
Does this work with custom tool mods or modded weapons?
This pack only affects vanilla tools across all material tiers. Modded weapons and tools will not be resized unless the mod author has specifically made them compatible.
Can I still recognize netherite and diamond tools if they're smaller?
Yes, the pack preserves the distinctive colors and textures of each material tier, so diamond's blue and netherite's dark purple remain clearly visible even at smaller sizes.
Will this pack work on multiplayer servers?
Yes, resource packs are client-side only, so you can use this on any server without needing permission or affecting other players.
Does the pack resize tools in my inventory or hotbar?
No, the pack only affects how tools appear when held in your hand during first-person view. Inventory and hotbar icons remain at normal size.
What should I do if tools look glitchy or partially invisible?
Try refreshing your resource packs in the menu, or delete the pack and re-download it to ensure no files are corrupted. If the issue persists, check that no conflicting pack is loaded above this one.