Blade's Reference Weapons

If you have ever wanted to bring legendary armaments from your favorite games and movies into Minecraft, the Blade's Reference Weapons resource pack is exactly what you need. This creative add-on lets you transform ordinary netherite tools into iconic weapons simply by renaming them on an anvil. Whether you are a fan of God of War, Metal Gear Rising, or just love unique pixel art, this pack adds a fresh layer of personality to your Minecraft world.

What Is Blade's Reference Weapons?

Blade's Reference Weapons is a custom resource pack for Minecraft Java Edition that uses the game's renaming mechanic to swap weapon textures. Instead of installing complex mods, you simply craft a netherite sword or axe, rename it at an anvil, and watch the appearance change. The pack is a work in progress by a passionate creator who is also honing their pixel art skills, so you can expect regular improvements and new additions over time.

Currently, the pack supports a handful of carefully chosen references. For netherite swords, you can unlock the Blades of Chaos from God of War, the High Frequency Blade and Murasama from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and the Ninja Sword from Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja. The netherite axe transforms into the mighty Leviathan Axe from God of War. Each texture is handcrafted to capture the spirit of the original weapon, making your Minecraft combat feel epic.

How to Install Blade's Reference Weapons

Getting started with Blade's Reference Weapons for Minecraft is straightforward, but you do need a few prerequisites. The pack relies on custom item textures (CIT), which are not supported by vanilla Minecraft. You will need either OptiFine (for Forge) or CIT Resewn (for Fabric) to enable the renaming feature. The pack is designed for Minecraft version 1.20 and above, though it may work on slightly older versions with the correct loader.

To install, first make sure you have OptiFine or CIT Resewn installed and running. Then, download the resource pack file and place it in your Minecraft resourcepacks folder. Activate it in the game's resource pack menu, and you are ready to go. If you are using the foxygame.net launcher, you can skip the manual steps entirely — the launcher's built-in add-on catalog offers a one-click install for Blade's Reference Weapons, automatically handling version compatibility and loader setup so you can jump straight into renaming your gear.

Weapon Name List and How to Use Them

Using the pack is as simple as renaming your netherite tools. The names are not case-sensitive, so you can type them in any combination of uppercase and lowercase letters. Here is the current list of supported weapons and the names that trigger the texture change:

• Netherite Sword — rename to "Blades of Chaos" for the God of War look.
• Netherite Sword — rename to "High Frequency Blade" for the Metal Gear Rising HF Blade.
• Netherite Sword — rename to "Murasama" for the red katana from Metal Gear Rising.
• Netherite Sword — rename to "Ninja Sword" for the Randy Cunningham weapon.
• Netherite Axe — rename to "Leviathan Axe" for the frost axe from God of War.

Once renamed, the item's icon and in-hand model will update immediately. The pack currently only changes the hotbar and held appearance; the dropped item and item frame models remain vanilla for now, though future updates may expand this.

Future Updates and Community Plans

The creator has big ambitions for Blade's Reference Weapons. A trident replacement for Mjolnir and a sculk-themed hammer are already in early development, though they require custom models that are still being worked on. For now, renaming a trident to "Mjolnir" or "Skulknir" will change its hotbar icon, but the 3D model remains the same. Full model replacements are planned once the creator masters the necessary modeling techniques.

Other goals include adding more original weapons, improving sprite quality as the creator's pixel art skills grow, and introducing shader support for glowing effects on certain blades. There is even talk of expanding some weapons into full datapacks with unique abilities, and a community Discord may be launched so players can vote on which weapons get added next. While Bedrock support is a long-term hope, the pack is currently Java-only.

Why You Should Download Blade's Reference Weapons

This resource pack stands out because it adds personality without complexity. You do not need to learn new crafting recipes or commands — just rename your netherite gear and enjoy the visual upgrade. It is perfect for players who love pop culture crossovers and want to personalize their Minecraft experience. The pack is lightweight, compatible with most other resource packs, and does not affect gameplay mechanics, so you can use it on servers or in singleplayer without issues.

If you are ready to download Blade's Reference Weapons, you can find it on major Minecraft community platforms. Remember that you will need OptiFine or CIT Resewn for the pack to work. For those using the foxygame.net launcher, the pack is available in the curated add-on library, where it can be installed alongside other mods with automatic version matching — a handy way to keep Blade's Reference Weapons updated without manual file management.

Whether you are a fan of the referenced franchises or simply enjoy high-quality custom textures, this pack offers a delightful way to refresh your Minecraft combat. Give it a try, rename your netherite sword, and feel the power of legendary weapons in your blocky hands.