Screenshot 1 of 1. First-person view of a grass field with a grey-framed shield held in the right hand, using SideShieldTexturePack.
What SideShieldTexturePack works with.
| Platform | Java Edition |
|---|---|
| Minecraft versions | 1.9, 1.13.2, 1.14.4, 1.15.2, 1.16.5, 1.17.1, 1.18.2, 1.19.4, 1.20.6, 1.21.11 |
SideShieldTexturePack is a vanilla-like 16x resource pack for Java by ArshuPac. It is a side shield texture pack: the shield sits off to the side of your view and stays small while you block. It is a resource pack only, with no mod or loader involved.
Supported versions
- Minecraft 1.9 to 1.21.11.
What changes visually
The pack does one job, described on its page as a side shield with small blocking in the player's view.
- Style: vanilla-like, 16x resolution.
- Covers: the shield and its small blocking view in the player's perspective.
- Categories: combat, equipment, items, utility.
- Requirements: none. The newest release lists no companion mods.
How to install SideShieldTexturePack
- 1.Save the .zip from the Modrinth page without unpacking it.
- 2.In Options > Resource Packs, choose Open Pack Folder and drop the .zip into it.
- 3.Move SideShieldTexturePack to the Selected side of the list.
New to packs? The guide on installing resource packs on Java and Bedrock covers the folder steps in more detail. A pack made for a different release can still load, but it shows an incompatibility warning.
Trade-offs
You get a side shield and a small blocking view.
Questions about SideShieldTexturePack.
4 questions
How do I install the side shield texture pack?
Put the .zip in your resourcepacks folder, which you can open from Options > Resource Packs > Open Pack Folder. Then move SideShieldTexturePack to the Selected side of the list. Leave the file zipped.
Does SideShieldTexturePack work on Bedrock?
No. This pack is Java only, and Bedrock uses a different pack format. It is hosted on Modrinth, which carries Java content.
Does the side shield pack need OptiFine or any mod?
No. The newest release lists no requirements, so it works as a plain resource pack with no extra mods, loaders or libraries.
Which versions does SideShieldTexturePack support?
It is listed for Java 1.9 up to 1.21.11. An older or newer release may still load but shows an incompatibility warning.
