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!

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

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:geometry": "minecraft:geometry.full_block",
"minecraft:material_instances": {
    "*": {
        "texture": "cobblestone"
    }
}

List of Vanilla Models ​

Preview	Identifier	Additional Notes
	minecraft:geometry.cross	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_block	When used for a block with the opaque render method, faces of adjacent blocks will cull against the block.