Adding Custom Items in Minecraft 1.21+ Datapack Tutorial

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Step 0. Get Vanilla Assets
1:57 - Step 1. Editing the Item Model
5:25 - Step 1. Common Issues/Bugfix
8:54 - Step 2. Custom Model
11:34 - Step 2 Common Issues/Bugfix
12:24 - Step 3. Textures
14:11 - Step 3 Common Issues/Bugfix
15:10 - Step 4. Configuring an Atlas
17:23 - Step 5. 3d Models
19:12 - Step 6. Getting the Item

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[KBRoller]

One note around 2:14: Pack format 18 is for 1.20.2. Due to all the changes over the 1.21 dev cycle, the current pack format is 34, so that should be used if you're making a 1.21 pack.

I would also recommend not putting custom models/textures/assets in the `minecraft` namespace folder; it's best to use your own namespace folder and reference it in the main model file. This will prevent conflicts with other peoples' packs if they happen to use the same names as your assets. So for instance, instead of being referenced as `tutorial/custom_emerald`, it's better to use and reference it as instead.

It might also be worth noting that as of 1.21, custom recipes in data packs can now result in an item with custom components on it, meaning you can have a regular recipe that produces your custom items, adding to the integration with the base game.

[ugtpdql]

Can you make a updated version for the data pack tutorial?

[outroninja]

Please a tutorial how to make a gui when you right click a custom head or thing like this!!!

[vladus_yt]

Idea for your skyblock:
Crushed endstone

Crushed endstone is obtained from hammering sand using diamond hammer
Crushed endstone is like gravel but in end
Loot table(when sifted):
Chrorus stuff
End stone stuff(rarely)
Enderpearl
Shulker shell
Spawn egg shards for all end mobs(ender dragon spawn egg only works in end)
End portal shard

New item: Spawn egg shards(for every mob)
New loot(from sifter)
Podzol: Totem(VERY rare)
Overworld siftables: overworld moba spawn eggs shards
Soul sand: Nether mobs spawn egg shards
You can now sift leaves to get sapling of tree which leaves you sifted, golden apple(rare), enchanted golden apple(VERY VERY RARE)

Gravel: Spawner shards(rare)
You can craft spawner using 9 spawner shards
You can now craft spawn eggs using 4 of (mob) spawn egg shards
You can craft end portal frames using 9 end portal shards

[nathanchen]

Thank you for making such an in depth video that clearly shows how to do it, common errors, and how to scale it up if you're adding multiple custom textures per item! It was really helpful and exactly what I needed because I have a whole datapack sorted out but everything looks goofy cuz it's all carrots on sticks lol

Edit: How come all of the non vanilla files are in assets/minecraft instead of their own namespace? Like assets/tutorial.

[CreppyMC]

ah yes, i love MINECRAFT FRIED CHICKEN WAND. the classic

[slendervexstain]

I tried and deleted so many folders and its not working. I can't change it from the purple and black cube to the purple and black plate. Help

[matheusribeirox]

you could teach us how to change the color of the item's name using datapacks...
That would be very cool

[witt]

Heres an odd question. I am working on a datapack that requires a rather extensive resource pack. All the custom models and items are separated in their own namespace, but i do not have an atlases folder in either my namepace folder or the .minecraft folder. Why is it that the models and textures still load?

[MicMit]

Hey, I have a question. Soooo my custom helmet rlly work in game, when I put it on, it has an texture. But when It's in my inventory or in my hand, it's black and purple square.... Can u help me??

[Zappo-mt]

for some reason my texture isnt loading and i tried redoing the steps but it still doesnt work

[RustyTorch]

is there a place for those who cant or dont desire to make custom models to find ready made custom models?

[damisobanjo]

is it possible to change the size of a texture in the players hand?

[mrcolio]

I still have this problem with every tutorial, when I go into .minecraft, and into the versions folder, there's no .jar file, just a .json and nothing more. Does anyone know what's wrong? (I use Modrinth)

[Iyonx_]

im using mc 1.21 and your datapack says that it is incompatible with my version of minecraft. do you know how i can fix this to make it work? I have the pathway and code correct but both my items still look like a diamond sword, instead of a purple and black block.

[DeLoRiAnEc]

Wtf is on the thumbnail 💀
...anyways great datapacks as always)

[BraveKnight]

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