SmallTotem +
The Totem of Undying is one of the most valuable items in Minecraft, but let's be honest: the vanilla texture is bulky. When you hold it in your offhand, it takes up a huge chunk of your screen, and in your hotbar it just looks oversized next to everything else. SmallTotem + fixes that with a single, well-crafted texture change that keeps the totem recognizable while making it far more discreet.
This is a lightweight vanilla resource pack. No mods, no dependencies, no complicated setup. If you can move a file into a folder, you can use SmallTotem + for Minecraft without any trouble at all.
What SmallTotem + Actually Changes
SmallTotem + does exactly one thing, and it does it well. It replaces the default Totem of Undying texture with a smaller, more compact version. The color palette stays identical to vanilla, that familiar gold and green, so your eyes still catch it instantly in a chest, a shulker box, or an item frame.
Here is what you get:
- A smaller, more discreet totem texture that reduces on-screen clutter
- The same gold and green colors as vanilla, so it stays instantly recognizable
- Correct rendering in your inventory, in item frames, and when held in hand or offhand
- A pure vanilla resource pack with no mods required
Because the pack only modifies a single texture file, it plays nicely with just about everything. There are no conflicts with other resource packs, which is rare and genuinely appreciated. If you have ever installed a pack that overwrote half your UI, you know how much this matters.
Version Support and Loader Compatibility
Supported Minecraft Versions
SmallTotem + supports Minecraft 1.20.x through 1.21.x. The pack uses the standard resource pack format, so it works across the entire range without needing separate downloads for each minor version. If you are running a snapshot or a much older release, results may vary, but for the mainstream versions you are covered.
Works With Sodium, Iris, OptiFine, and More
Performance mods and shader loaders do not interfere with SmallTotem + . It is fully compatible with Sodium, Iris, OptiFine, and Fabulously Optimized. That means you can keep your framerate high and your shaders beautiful while still enjoying a cleaner totem. There is no loader-specific build to hunt down, which keeps things simple.
If you use a launcher that manages add-ons for you, this is where things get even easier. The foxygame.net launcher keeps a curated catalog of packs like SmallTotem + , so you can browse, install, and let it handle version compatibility and updates automatically instead of dragging zip files around by hand.
How to Install SmallTotem +
Installation takes less than a minute. Follow these steps:
- Download the .zip file for SmallTotem + .
- Place the zip into your .minecraft/resourcepacks folder. On Windows that is %appdata%.minecraft\resourcepacks, on Mac it is ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/resourcepacks, and on Linux it is ~/.minecraft/resourcepacks.
- Launch Minecraft and go to Options, then Resource Packs.
- Enable "SmallTotem + " by moving it to the selected list.
- Click Done and you are finished.
One important tip: do not unzip the file. Minecraft reads the .zip directly, and extracting it can cause the pack to not appear in your list at all. If the pack does not show up, double-check that the folder path is correct and that the zip is not nested inside another folder.
Why Use a Smaller Totem Texture
Competitive players and builders alike benefit from a cleaner screen. In PvP, a giant totem in your offhand blocks part of your view during fights, and every pixel of visibility counts. In survival, a smaller icon makes your hotbar and inventory feel tidier and more readable. SmallTotem + delivers that improvement without changing the totem's identity, so you never have to wonder which item you are looking at.
It is also a great fit for players who like minimal, low-clutter interfaces but do not want to commit to a full texture overhaul. One small change, one big quality-of-life improvement.
Feedback and Variants
Found a bug, or want a variant such as an even smaller totem or a different color scheme? The creator welcomes feedback. You can leave a comment on the project page or reach out on Discord at lunox.64. Community input is often what drives new versions of small packs like this one.
Final Thoughts
SmallTotem + is a perfect example of a tiny change with a real impact. It is lightweight, compatible with the mods you already run, supports Minecraft 1.20.x through 1.21.x, and installs in seconds. If the vanilla totem has ever annoyed you by hogging your screen, download SmallTotem + and give your view a little breathing room. It is a small file that makes a surprisingly noticeable difference.