Pollachius Resource Pack — Reference
Entities (Mobs)
Pollachius provides a complete visual redesign for many of Minecraft's iconic creatures. While their behaviors and stats remain identical to vanilla, their models and textures are simplified into boxy, high-contrast forms.
| Mob | Visual Description | Health (HP) | Behavior | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze | Reimagined as a series of floating, bright gold and orange cubes. | 20 | Hostile; flies and shoots fireballs. | Blaze Rod |
| Ghast | A large, flat-faced white cube with simplified red eyes and tentacles. | 10 | Hostile; flies in the Nether and shoots fireballs. | Ghast Tear, Gunpowder |
| Pig | Features a simplified pink boxy body; includes a "Temperate" variant. | 10 | Passive; can be saddled. | Porkchop |
| Sheep | Simplified wool textures with a focus on solid color blocks. | 8 | Passive; provides wool when sheared. | Wool, Mutton |
| Spider | Geometric black body with vibrant red square eyes. | 16 | Neutral (Light) / Hostile (Dark). | String, Spider Eye |
| Strider | A boxy, red creature with a simplified "shivering" texture. | 20 | Passive; used for lava transport. | String |
| Wither | A dark, three-headed skeletal figure with flat, geometric faces. | 300 (JE) / 600 (BE) | Boss; shoots explosive skulls. | Nether Star |
| Ender Dragon | A massive, blocky black dragon with purple geometric highlights. | 200 | Boss; flies and breathes dragon breath. | Dragon Egg (once) |
| Fox | A bright orange, angular creature with a simplified tail. | 10 | Passive; can carry items in its mouth. | Sweet Berries (rarely) |
| Guardian | A boxy, one-eyed aquatic entity with simplified spikes. | 30 | Hostile; fires a laser beam. | Prismarine Shard/Crystals |
Other modified entities include Endermen, Iron Golems, Magma Cubes, Skeletons, Slimes, and Strays, all following the 8x8 geometric theme.
Blocks & Environment
The environmental blocks in Pollachius are designed to tile perfectly, creating a seamless grid across the world. This is particularly noticeable in large-scale builds and natural terrain.
Key Block Overhauls
- Mangrove Set: The Mangrove log, planks, door, and trapdoor feature a deep, saturated red-brown color with simplified wood grain patterns.
- Enchanting Table: The floating book on the table is rendered in a simplified 8x8 style with clear, vibrant pages.
- End Crystals: These feature a more crystalline, geometric look with a simplified beam texture.
- Nether Blocks: Magma blocks, Nether Wart blocks, and Red Nether Bricks are adjusted to be more distinct, reducing the "noisy" look of the Nether.
- Bone Blocks: Simplified into clean, off-white cubes, making them excellent for modern or minimalist builds.
- Beacon Beams: The light beam is rendered as a solid, vibrant pillar of light with a clean edge.
Items & Equipment
Items in the inventory and in-hand have been updated to match the 8x8 resolution. This includes tools, weapons, and miscellaneous objects.
- Trident: Features a simplified, three-pronged geometric design. The Riptide animation is also updated to a cleaner, boxy spiral.
- Fishing Hook: The bobber and hook are simplified for better visibility during fishing.
- Inventory Icons: Almost every block and item icon has been redrawn. They use more vibrant colors and thicker outlines to ensure they are easily identifiable in the player's hotbar or chests.