How to Merge Resource Packs for a Minecraft Server

Merging resource packs allows you to combine textures, models, and sounds from multiple packs into one unified resource pack for your Minecraft server. This enhances the player experience by ensuring all desired customizations are applied simultaneously without conflicts.

Step 1: Gather Your Resource Packs

Download all the resource packs you want to merge. Make sure they are compatible with your server’s Minecraft version. Place them in a dedicated folder on your computer for easy access.

Step 2: Extract the Resource Packs

Resource packs are usually distributed as ZIP files. Extract each pack into its own folder using a program like WinRAR, 7-Zip, or your system’s built-in archive manager.

Step 3: Create a New Combined Resource Pack Folder

Create a new folder to serve as your merged resource pack. This is the folder you’ll zip and upload to your Minecraft server.

Step 4: Copy and Merge Assets

Copy the contents of the assets folders from each extracted pack into your new combined pack. If any files conflict (e.g., the same texture path exists in multiple packs), decide which version to keep.

Step 5: Merge the pack.mcmeta Files

Open each pack.mcmeta file in a text editor. Create a new pack.mcmeta file in your combined folder using the correct pack_format (based on your Minecraft version) and a custom description summarizing the merge.

Example:

{
  "pack": {
    "pack_format": 26,
    "description": "Merged pack: Faithful + Custom Weapons + Animated Items"
  }
}

Step 6: Compress the Combined Folder

Once all files and metadata are ready, compress the merged folder into a .zip file. This is your final, usable resource pack.

Step 7: Upload and Activate the Resource Pack

Log in to your Beacon Hosting control panel, navigate to your Minecraft server, and upload the ZIP file. Then configure your server to load the resource pack via the control panel or server.properties file.

TIP: Always test your merged resource pack in single-player before applying it to your live server to catch any broken paths or conflicts.