What kinds of Minecraft packs are listed on Smithed?

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Smithed lists two main pack types — datapacks and resource packs — and organizes them with category tags and Minecraft version ranges. Based on the site's homepage, you'll find packs tagged Exploration, Extensive, Vanilla+, World Overhaul, Lightweight, and No Resource Pack, each showing a version range like "1.21.5 - 26.3" or a single version like "26.3". Some packs are tied to specific SMPs or larger projects.

Pack types

The platform's own description covers both data packs and resource packs ("minecraft data & resource packs"). On the homepage, individual listings make the distinction visible:

  • Datapacks — gameplay, worldgen, and mechanic changes. Examples: Random Mob Sizes, Biome Strongholds, Many More Banners, Gilded Gateways.
  • Resource packs — visual or asset changes. The tag "No Resource Pack" appears on several listings, which tells you those entries ship without a resource pack component.
  • Addons — smaller packs that extend another pack. C&K: Pearl Jam is described as "a small addon for Crop and Kettle."

Category tags

Each listing carries a category label. From the homepage, the tags in use include:

Tag What it signals (from listed examples)
Exploration Adds or reworks structures and places to discover — e.g. Biome Strongholds
Extensive Large, content-heavy packs — e.g. New in Town | The Settler's Experience
Vanilla+ Adds to the base game without replacing it — e.g. Many More Banners
World Overhaul Replaces world generation — e.g. The Wastes, Lunar Phase
Lightweight Small, low-impact additions — e.g. Villager Vanity
No Resource Pack Indicates no resource pack is bundled

These tags are the fastest way to judge whether a pack matches what you want before opening it.

Version ranges

Every listing shows the Minecraft versions it supports, either as a range or a single version:

  • Ranges: 1.20.5 - 26.3, 1.21.5 - 26.3, 1.19 - 26.3, 1.21.11 - 26.3
  • Single version: 26.3

Check this before downloading — a pack built for a narrow range may not behave as described on a different version.

Packs tied to specific projects

Some listings come from a particular SMP or integrated project rather than being standalone:

  • The Wastes | Custom Overworld from the Wastes SMP — "The worldgen pack used on the Wastes SMP!"
  • Lunar Phase | Custom Overworld for the Lunar Phase SMP — "The worldgen pack used on the Lunar Phase SMP!"
  • C&K: Pearl Jam — an addon for the Crop and Kettle pack.

If you're recreating a specific server's experience, these project-linked packs are the ones to look for.

How to use this when browsing

  1. Decide whether you need a datapack (gameplay/worldgen) or a resource pack (visuals).
  2. Filter by category tag to match your intent — Exploration for structures, World Overhaul for terrain, Lightweight for small tweaks.
  3. Confirm the version range covers your Minecraft version.
  4. Note whether the pack is standalone or an addon requiring another pack.

The homepage also surfaces Trending today and Recently added sections, so you can see what's current without searching.