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Refined Buckets

This resourcepack enhances the buckets by giving them refined 3D models.

Resource packsFree1.20 – 26.x
by patovskiz · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Refined Buckets is a resource pack made by patovskiz. This resourcepack enhances the buckets by giving them refined 3D models.

It supports Minecraft 1.20 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 2,068,428 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 29, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.20

Release history

Refined Buckets has had 7 releases on Modrinth since Dec 28, 2025. 7 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 3.0, released on Oct 29, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.20.1 – 26.3. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 1.4 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
3.0Oct 29, 20261.20.1 – 26.3Release
2.4.1May 13, 20261.20.1 – 26.1.2Release
2.4May 6, 20261.20.1 – 26.1.2Release
2.3Mar 22, 20261.20.1 – 1.21.11Release
2.2.1Jan 25, 20261.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

This resource pack transforms the buckets, giving them a enhanced 3D look. By default, the GUI models will remain 2D, making it compatible with other resource packs that change the sprites. Also includes axolotl variants! Featuring fish animations if using HMI.

Recommended Mods

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](modrinth.com/mod/punchy-fpa)
[

](modrinth.com/mod/hold-my-items)

Required Mods on 1.21.5 and below

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](modrinth.com/mod/modefite-item-definition-backp…)
[

](modrinth.com/mod/connector)

Written by patovskiz. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Refined Buckets

  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 Refined Buckets to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.20 – 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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does Refined Buckets work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Refined Buckets supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20.

Is Refined Buckets free?

Yes. Refined Buckets is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Refined Buckets still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Refined Buckets?

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