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Ashen 16x

A 16x, medieval-fantasy take on Minecraft.

Texture packsFree1.19 – 26.x
by Aim_Boot · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Ashen 16x is a texture pack made by Aim_Boot. A 16x, medieval-fantasy take on Minecraft.

It supports Minecraft 1.19 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 2,626,459 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 18, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.19

Release history

Ashen 16x has had 102 releases on Modrinth since May 20, 2023. 23 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.17.2, released on Oct 18, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20.3 – 1.21.11. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 12.0 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.17.2Oct 18, 20261.20.3 – 1.21.11Release
1.17.2Oct 18, 20261.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2Release
1.17.1Sep 19, 20261.20.3 – 1.21.11Release
1.17Sep 15, 20261.20.3 – 1.21.11Release
1.17Sep 15, 20261.20, 1.20.1, 1.20.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

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Ashen is a 16x resource pack meant to completely overhaul the game's visual style while remaining faithful to Minecraft's original vision. The pack features custom models for many blocks and items, new block variants for added detail for your builds, and mob variants (when paired with a mod like Optifine) for further variety.

Ashen has been a hobby project of mine for a while now -- I started working on it as early as 2019 (though none of the textures I made then are still in use). Now, as of release v1.13, the pack is feature-complete! It features textures for every in-game asset (excluding Realms assets and the font, the latter of which is offered as a standalone download)!

Want to stay up-to-date on announcements and development for Ashen? Want to share your own creations using Ashen? Join the Discord here: discord.gg/k5pDjKbhdh

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As it stands, Ashen is offered as-is. I can in no way guarantee it'll be compatible with other resource packs or mods that change block, item, or creature models. If it works out of the box, that's great. However, ensuring mod compatibility is not my first priority. I mostly play vanilla, so I approach Ashen with that in mind. Once I finish the pack's core textures, though, I do intend to go back through and add expanded mod compatibility, and even add support for some mods.

As of Ashen 1.2, the pack should be out-of-the-box compatible with Fresh__LX's Fresh Animations. In order to use both packs together, you'll need to place Ashen above Fresh Animations in the resource pack load order (the panel on the right when you select packs). While I cannot guarantee 100% compatibility, I will do my best to maintain Ashen's mob textures to keep it as compatible as possible. 

I also do not currently plan on providing support or compatibility for out-of-date versions of Minecraft, at least not as the pack currently stands. I don't play older versions, so my focus is on maintaining its compatibility with current versions of the game. I may offer versions compatible with older updates in the future, but that's pretty low on my to-do list. This also extends to Bedrock Edition compatibility. I've only ever played Java, so at present I have little personal investment in the time and effort it would take to fully port this pack, so that, too, is very low on my to-do list. This is not to say a Bedrock port is out of the question, but it likely won't happen any time soon.

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Looking to enhance or change aspects of your experience using Ashen? Don't like bushy leaves? Want to use Ashen with mods? Well then you might be interested in some of my additional Add-On packs!

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What can you do with Ashen?

  • Play with it (obviously)
  • Encourage your friends to play with it (please)
  • Take and upload screenshots with it
  • Include it in videos or other media (I would very much appreciate it if you would credit me if you do this)
  • Include it in a modpack.
  • Modify any or all files for personal use. I will not, however, provide support for versions you've personally modified.

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What can't you do with Ashen?

  • Redistribute these files, edited or otherwise, without express written permission. This includes uploading them to other sites. On its own, Ashen will only ever be available for download from my accounts on Modrinth, Curseforge, PlanetMinecraft, and Discord. Any other site or service claiming to offer it in any form should be assumed malicious (and, if you can, it should be reported).
  • Include Ashen in a modpack that is associated with a monetized link of any kind -- such as an adf.ly link -- for any reason or under any circumstances.
  • Claim my work as your own. I work in the creative arts for a living, not just as a hobby. Please respect my effort the same as you would any other creative's effort.

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Ashen is a labor of love, and has eaten up a lot of my free time over the past few years. If you really like what I'm doing here and would like to toss me a buck or two to support me (and my coffee habit), you can do so here: ko-fi.com/aim__boot

Written by Aim_Boot. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Ashen 16x

  1. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  2. In Minecraft, open Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder.

  3. Drop the .zip file into that folder and go back to the game.

  4. Move Ashen 16x to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.19 – 26.x. On other versions Minecraft marks it as incompatible, but it often still works.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft resource packs

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Ashen 16x compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Ashen 16xthe one you looked at2.6M1.19 – 26.x24 days agoFree
MajesticaEftann125K1.19 – 1.21Sep 28, 2024Free
Medieval Loading ScreensSwaixYT126K1.20 – 26.xJun 2, 2026Free
FaithlessStitchSprites547K1.20 – 1.21Aug 1, 2024Free

Questions

Does Ashen 16x work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Ashen 16x supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19.

Is Ashen 16x free?

Yes. Ashen 16x is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Ashen 16x still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Ashen 16x?

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