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Enchantment Glows

Adds a glowing visual effect to enchanted tools

Resource packsFree1.18 – 26.x
by Sinnelar · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Enchantment Glows is a resource pack made by Sinnelar. Adds a glowing visual effect to enchanted tools.

It supports Minecraft 1.18 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 1,458,245 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Oct 9, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.18

Release history

Enchantment Glows has had 24 releases on Modrinth since Jun 1, 2025. 11 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.12.1, released on Oct 9, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.21 – 26.3. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 2.0 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.12.1Oct 9, 20261.21 – 26.3Release
1.12Sep 27, 20261.21 – 26.3Release
1.11.1Sep 16, 20261.21 – 26.3Release
1.11Jun 24, 20261.21 – 26.2Release
1.10Apr 17, 20261.21 – 26.1.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Enchantment Glows is a Minecraft resource pack that improves the enchanted glint on tools and weapons with a glowing effect, giving them a more vibrant and stylish look.

Works fully in Vanilla Minecraft 1.21.4 - 26.3, no mods required.

Showcase

Enchanted Items

Tools

  • Pickaxes
  • Axes
  • Shovels
  • Hoes

Weapons

  • Swords
  • Spears
  • Mace 3D
  • Bow
  • Crossbow
  • Trident 1.21.4+

Projectiles

  • Spectral Arrows
  • Arrows and Tipped Arrows
  • Firework Rockets

Other

  • Shield 1.21.4+
  • Compass 1.21.4+
  • Totem of Undying
  • Fishing Rods

The Lodestone Compass and the Totem of Undying glow without needing an enchantment. Bow and crossbow projectiles have their own textures.

Customization

You can install the Respackopts mod to customize the glow color, the outline thickness and more, in game.

Shader Compatibility

Enchantment Glows has some compatibility with shader packs, but I can't guarantee it works with all of them, since each one works differently.

It works best with shader packs that support LabPBR. Make sure LabPBR is enabled in the shader pack settings.

LabPBR compatibility has been tested with these shader packs.

  • Complementary Reimagined/Unbound
  • BSL
  • Photon
  • Bliss
  • Solas

Older Versions

Minecraft versions below 1.21.4 require CIT Resewn.

[

](modrinth.com/mod/cit-resewn)

FAQ

Do I need any mod to use it?

No. On Minecraft 1.21.4 and newer the pack works in plain vanilla. Older versions need a mod that adds the Custom Item Textures feature, such as CIT Resewn, Forge CIT or Modefite.

Which mod loader does it work on?

Any of them. This is a resource pack and not a mod, so Fabric, NeoForge, Forge, Quilt and plain vanilla all behave the same. Only the extra mod for older versions changes per loader, CIT Resewn on Fabric and Forge CIT on Forge.

The pack does not seem to work, what should I check?

  • You are playing Minecraft Java and not Bedrock
  • You downloaded the file that matches your Minecraft version
  • On versions below 1.21.4 you have CIT Resewn or another CIT mod installed
  • No other resource pack sitting above Enchantment Glows changes the same items

Does the glow apply to armor?

The 3D glow is built for tools and weapons only, so armor gets no outline. The enchantment glint on armor is recolored by the Glow Color setting (respackopts), so it still follows the color you pick.

Does it work with modded tools or with other resource packs?

No. The pack only covers vanilla items. Tools added by mods keep their own look, and any resource pack placed above this one overrides the items it also changes.

Can I turn off the 3D mace, shield or totem?

Yes, with Respackopts. Each one switches between 2D and 3D, and the totem can also go back to vanilla. Without Respackopts the pack ships with the 3D models enabled.

Does it work with shaders?

It does. Enchantment Glows works best with shader packs that support LabPBR, and it has been tested with Complementary Reimagined and Unbound, BSL, Photon, Bliss and Solas. On BSL and Solas it looks better with Advanced Materials enabled.

Not every shader pack is compatible, since each one works differently. Without LabPBR the glow on tools sometimes still looks right, but that isn't guaranteed, and in some shader packs the outline may still cast a shadow. The shadow can't be fixed from the resource pack side.

LabPBR compatibility can be turned off with the Shader Glow option in the Respackopts configuration.

What mod makes the item animations in the showcase?

Hold My Items. Punchy works too and is updated more often. Neither is required, they only change how items are held.

Is there a Bedrock version?

No. The pack is made for Minecraft Java only.

Credits & Links


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Written by Sinnelar. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Enchantment Glows

  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 Enchantment Glows to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.18 – 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, 1.18
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 12, 2026)

Enchantment Glows compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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Enchantment Glowsthe one you looked at1.5M1.18 – 26.xOct 9, 2026Free
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Glowing 3D Itemstixul137K1.21Feb 24, 2026Free
Glowing Enchanted ToolsSponcered178K1.21Dec 5, 2025Free

Questions

Does Enchantment Glows work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Enchantment Glows supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18.

Is Enchantment Glows free?

Yes. Enchantment Glows is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Enchantment Glows still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Enchantment Glows?

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