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Poly Smooth Vanilla Resource Pack Wiki & Guide

Java EditionResource Pack

Retextures numerous vanilla blocks with smoother, more polished appearances.

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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.

Choosing the Right Performance Setting for Your ComputerCheck Your Current Framerate Before switching settings, launch Minecraft and load a world with the pack active. Press…Getting the Best Look from 3D Block ModelsPosition Blocks for Visual Impact The pack enhances blocks like doors, trapdoors, beds, and rails with 3D depth.…Making Farm Animals Look Their BestUnderstanding the 3D Animal Models The pack updates cows, chickens, pigs, and sheep with distinct 3D body shapes.…Optimizing Handheld Items and Crafting DisplaysViewing Handheld Item Models The pack gives handheld items fresh 3D shapes while maintaining pixel art style. To see…

Items

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B

BookBucketBucket of AxolotlBucket of CodBucket of PufferfishBucket of SalmonBucket of TadpoleBucket of Tropical Fish

C

Cookie

D

Diamond AxeDiamond HoeDiamond PickaxeDiamond ShovelDiamond Sword

G

Golden AxeGolden HoeGolden PickaxeGolden ShovelGolden Sword

H

Heavy Core

I

Iron AxeIron HoeIron PickaxeIron ShovelIron Sword

L

Lava Bucket

M

Melon SliceMilk Bucket

N

Nautilus ShellNetherite AxeNetherite HoeNetherite PickaxeNetherite ShovelNetherite Sword

P

Powder Snow Bucket

S

Stone AxeStone HoeStone PickaxeStone ShovelStone Sword

T

Totem of Undying

W

Water BucketWooden AxeWooden HoeWooden PickaxeWooden ShovelWooden SwordWritten Book

Blocks

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A

Acacia PlanksActivator Rail

B

Birch PlanksBlock of DiamondBlock of GoldBlock of IronBookshelfBricks

C

Carved PumpkinCherry PlanksCoal OreCobblestoneCracked Deepslate BricksCracked Deepslate TilesCracked Polished Blackstone BricksCracked Stone BricksCrimson Planks

D

Dark Oak PlanksDeepslate BricksDeepslate TilesDetector RailDiamond Ore

E

Emerald OreEnd StoneEnd Stone Bricks

G

Gold Ore

I

Iron Ore

J

Jack o'LanternJungle Planks

L

LadderLanternLapis Lazuli Ore

M

Mangrove PlanksMossy Cobblestone

O

Oak PlanksOrange TulipOxeye Daisy

P

Pink TulipPolished Blackstone BricksPoppyPowered RailPurpur BlockPurpur Pillar

Q

Quartz Bricks

R

RailRed TulipRedstone LampRedstone Ore

S

Sea LanternSmooth StoneSoul LanternSpruce PlanksStoneStone BricksSugar Cane

T

Tuff Bricks

W

Warped PlanksWhite TulipWither Rose

What this pack changes

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

AreaTextures replaced
Blocks194
Items65
Mobs & entities32
Sky & weather2

Pack format 99 (Minecraft 1.21.9)293 texture files in total

Extra features

Custom entity models (OptiFine/CEM)
Custom block/item models

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable the 3D models after installing the pack?
The pack activates automatically once you add it to your resource packs folder and select it in your resource pack menu. Make sure it's positioned above any conflicting packs in your load order.
Which performance setting should I use?
Start with the Medium setting for a balanced experience. If you experience lag, switch to Low; if your computer handles it well and you want maximum detail, try High.
Why do my 3D models look flat or pixelated?
Check that your resource pack is actually selected and above any other packs that might override it. Also verify your texture filtering settings in video options—some settings can blur or distort 3D models.
Do the 3D models work with mods that add new blocks?
This pack only includes 3D models for vanilla blocks and items, so newly added blocks from other mods will use their default textures unless those mods include their own models.
Can I use this pack with shaders?
Yes, the pack is compatible with most shader packs, though the visual effect depends on how the shader handles 3D models and lighting.
Why is my framerate dropping with the High setting?
The High setting renders more detailed 3D geometry, which increases GPU load. Switch to Medium or Low, or check that other resource-heavy mods or shaders aren't running simultaneously.
Do handheld items look different in first-person and third-person view?
Yes, the 3D models are designed to look good in both perspectives, though the angle and lighting will differ between first-person and third-person views.
Will this pack affect my world's performance in multiplayer servers?
Resource packs only affect your client-side rendering, so they won't impact server performance or other players' experiences.
Are the farm animals' 3D models different for each color variant?
Yes, the pack includes distinct 3D body shapes for different color variants of animals like sheep and cows to match their wool or hide colors.
Can I mix this pack with other resource packs?
You can stack multiple packs in your resource pack menu, but if another pack also modifies the same blocks or items, whichever pack is higher in the list will take priority.