Server Scythes
Minecraft tools have always been about specialization — pickaxes for stone, axes for wood, and swords for combat. But what if you could wield a weapon that blends the speed of an axe with the lethality of a blade, all while looking absolutely menacing? That is exactly what the Server Scythes data pack delivers. It introduces a new tier of scythes that are not only craftable but also obtainable through simple commands, giving every player on your server or single-player world a chance to harvest and fight in style.
What Are Server Scythes?
Server Scythes is a lightweight data pack that expands your arsenal with seven distinct scythes: wooden, stone, copper, iron, golden, diamond, and netherite, plus a special leaf scythe. Each scythe comes pre-enchanted with 2 efficiency and 5 sharpness, making them strictly better than a standard axe for both breaking blocks and dealing damage. They are designed to feel like a natural upgrade — faster at clearing leaves, hay bales, and crops, yet devastating against mobs. The pack also includes a unique leaf scythe that adds a touch of whimsy for builders and collectors.
Crafting Your Scythes
The crafting recipes are intuitive and mirror the shape of a scythe’s curved blade. For most scythes, you arrange the materials in a pattern like this:
- Top row: P – P – P (raw material: wood, stone, iron, gold, diamond, or leaf)
- Middle row: N – I – N (I = stick, N = nothing)
- Bottom row: N – I – P
So for a diamond scythe, you would place three diamonds across the top, a stick in the middle slot of the second row, a stick in the middle slot of the bottom row, and a diamond in the bottom-right slot. The netherite scythe follows a slightly different recipe: after crafting a diamond scythe, you combine it with a netherite ingot in a smithing table, similar to upgrading other diamond gear. The leaf scythe uses leaves as the primary material and follows the same basic pattern, making it a fun, renewable option for early-game players.
Commands for Instant Access
If you are an operator on a server or just want to test the scythes in a creative world, the data pack includes a full set of commands. Each scythe has its own shortcut, so you can give yourself or another player the exact variant you need without rummaging through the creative inventory. The commands are:
- /gws – Wooden Scythe
- /gss – Stone Scythe
- /gcs – Copper Scythe
- /gis – Iron Scythe
- /ggs – Golden Scythe
- /gds – Diamond Scythe
- /gns – Netherite Scythe
- /gls – Leaf Scythe
These commands make it effortless to equip an entire server with scythes for a themed event or to quickly replace a lost tool. They also bypass the crafting requirements, which is handy for map makers and minigame designers.
The Essential Resource Pack
By default, scythes use the axe model in Minecraft, which can look a bit odd when you are swinging a curved blade. To fix this, the creator provides a dedicated resource pack that gives each scythe its own distinct appearance. Without it, the scythes will still function perfectly but will visually resemble axes. The resource pack is a must-have for immersion, and it is lightweight enough to run on any client without affecting performance. Simply download it alongside the data pack and enable it in your resource pack menu.
How to Install Server Scythes
Installing Server Scythes for Minecraft is straightforward, even if you have never used a data pack before. First, download the data pack file from CurseForge. Then, navigate to your world’s folder (for single-player) or your server’s root directory. Locate the "datapacks" folder, and drop the downloaded ZIP file inside. Do not unzip it. Finally, either reload the world with the /reload command or restart the server. The scythes will be available immediately. If you are using a launcher like foxygame.net, the process is even simpler — you can install Server Scythes directly from the launcher’s built-in add-on catalog with one click, and it will handle version compatibility and automatic updates so you never miss a new scythe variant or balance tweak.
Compatibility and Supported Versions
Server Scythes is built as a vanilla data pack, meaning it requires no mod loaders like Forge or Fabric. It works seamlessly on any standard Minecraft Java Edition server or single-player world running versions 1.19 through 1.20.4. Because it only uses vanilla commands and functions, it is compatible with most other data packs and even alongside modded environments, as long as no other pack overwrites the custom crafting recipes. The pack is also multiplayer-friendly; all players on a server can see and use the scythes without needing to install anything client-side, though the resource pack is recommended for the full visual experience.
Why Choose Server Scythes?
Server Scythes fills a niche that vanilla Minecraft has left untouched for years. Axes are great as weapons, but they lack the speed and enchantment synergy that a dedicated scythe can offer. With built-in efficiency and sharpness, these scythes are ready to use the moment you craft them, saving you experience levels and an anvil. The leaf scythe adds a playful, non-meta option for builders and collectors, while the netherite variant stands as the ultimate endgame tool. Whether you are running a survival server and want to give your players a fresh melee option, or you are a solo player looking to spice up your combat, Server Scythes delivers a polished, balanced addition that feels like it belongs in the base game. The simple command system also makes it a favorite for adventure map creators who need to distribute custom gear quickly. Download Server Scythes today and start reaping the benefits of a tool that truly cuts above the rest.