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Vanilla Block Models

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Vanilla Block Models

Although custom blocks are unable to make use of vanilla block shapes, Mojang provides several minecraft namespaced models that replicate their look!

HARDCODED

Currently, vanilla block models are not data-driven, so cannot be modified nor found as JSON files in the vanilla resource pack.

This also means that they are not compatible with the bone_visibility and culling parameters of the geometry component.

Applying Vanilla Models ​

Vanilla block models are applied in the same way as custom block models, using the geometry component, with textures defined through material instances:

minecraft:block > components
json
"minecraft:geometry": "minecraft:geometry.full_block",
"minecraft:material_instances": {
    "*": {
        "texture": "cobblestone"
    }
}

List of Vanilla Models ​

PreviewIdentifierAdditional Notes
minecraft:geometry.cross

When used on a block, ambient_occlusion and face_dimming should be set to false in any material instances.

Before 1.21.70, this model should only be used with render methods that do not have backface culling (alpha_test and double_sided) to avoid invisible faces.

After 1.21.70, this model should only be used with render methods that have backface culling (alpha_test_single_sided, blend and opaque) to avoid texture flickering.

minecraft:geometry.full_blockWhen used for a block with the opaque render method, faces of adjacent blocks will cull against the block.

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