Changing the shape or color of the sword hilt can drastically change its feel in-game.
Whether you want to refine the look of your gear or build your own textures from scratch, customizing in Minecraft Java Edition at a 16x16 resolution allows you to maintain the vanilla aesthetic while adding personal flair . Popular 16x Custom Texture Packs Custom Netherite Tools Java Edition x16
Save your new textures as PNGs with the exact original names (e.g., netherite_sword.png ) and activate the pack in your game settings. Netherite Tool Crafting Refresher (Java 1.20+) Changing the shape or color of the sword