Screenshot 1 of 2. Survival scene with a player, villager and torches showing the Short Swords pack by Oculie.
What Short Swords works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Minecraft versions | 1.20, 1.20.6, 1.21.11, 26.1.2, 26.2, 26.3 |
Short Swords is a 16x Java resource pack by Oculie that trims the sword texture so more of the screen stays visible during combat. It keeps the vanilla look while borrowing the clear-view feel of PvP packs. The player installs it alone, and it is not supported on a multiplayer host.
Supported versions
- Minecraft 1.20 to 26.3.
What changes visually
The pack does one job. It cuts down the sword texture, and swords sit 2 pixels lower than the vanilla sword. The vanilla style is kept, which makes it a quiet change.
That focus suits players who want a PvP-style view without swapping the look of every item. The creator's page describes sword changes only, so expect everything else to stay as it is.
How to install Short Swords
- 1.Get the pack zip from Modrinth.
- 2.In Options, open Resource Packs and choose Open Pack Folder, then drop the zip into the folder.
- 3.Move Short Swords to the Selected side of the Resource Packs screen.
A pack built for another release can still load but shows an incompatibility warning. For a fuller walkthrough, see how to install resource packs on Java and Bedrock.
This is a narrow pack. It changes the sword texture and nothing else the creator describes.
Questions about Short Swords.
3 questions
How do I install Short Swords?
Place the pack zip in your resourcepacks folder, which you can open from Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder. Back on the Resource Packs screen, move Short Swords to the Selected side. A pack built for another release can still load but shows an incompatibility warning.
Is Short Swords available for Bedrock?
No. Short Swords is listed on Modrinth as a Java pack, and Bedrock uses a different pack format, so the zip will not load there. Bedrock players need a separate pack made for that format. Check that any short sword pack you find states which edition it targets before installing.
Does Short Swords change anything besides swords?
The creator's page describes only the sword change. The sword texture is cut down and sits 2 pixels lower than the vanilla sword, with the vanilla style kept. Nothing else is described, so assume other items, blocks and menus stay as they are.
