How To Make Netherite Armor And Weapons

Netherite is the most powerful material available for gear in Minecraft. It surpasses diamond in durability, provides knockback resistance, and most importantly, does not burn in lava. However, unlike diamond gear, you cannot craft Netherite tools or armor directly from an ingot. Instead, you must upgrade your existing diamond equipment using a specific process involving the Smithing Table.

Gathering the Necessary Materials

Before you can begin the upgrading process, you must collect several rare resources. Because Netherite is found only in the Nether, preparing for a dangerous expedition is essential.

Diamond Gear: You must already own the diamond version of the item you wish to upgrade (e.g., a Diamond Sword or Diamond Chestplate).
Netherite Ingots: These are crafted by combining four Netherite Scrap and four Gold Ingots.
Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template: This is a rare item found exclusively in Bastion Remnants.

How to Find Netherite Scrap

To create ingots, you first need Ancient Debris. This rare block is typically found between Y-levels 8 and 22 in the Nether. Because Ancient Debris is blast-resistant, the most efficient way to mine it is by using beds or TNT to clear large areas of Netherrack.

Once you have mined Ancient Debris, place it in a furnace to smelt it into Netherite Scrap. Combine four pieces of scrap with four gold ingots in a crafting table to produce one Netherite Ingot.

How to Raid a Bastion for Upgrade Templates

In recent updates, Minecraft introduced the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template. Without this item, you cannot upgrade your gear. These templates are found in chests within Bastion Remnants, which are massive structures inhabited by Piglins.

When raiding a Bastion, it is highly recommended to wear a piece of gold armor to prevent Piglins from attacking you on sight. Search the chests thoroughly; while most chests contain loot, only a few contain the specific template needed for upgrading gear.

How to Duplicate Netherite Upgrade Templates

Since templates are consumed upon use, finding a new one for every piece of armor is tedious and dangerous. Fortunately, you can duplicate templates using a crafting table. To duplicate one Netherite Upgrade Template, you will need:

One Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template
Seven Diamonds
One Netherrack block

By combining these items, you will receive two templates, allowing you to gear up your entire set of armor and tools without returning to a Bastion.

The Step-by-Step Crafting Process

Once you have the ingot, the template, and the diamond gear, follow these steps to complete the upgrade:

Place a Smithing Table on the ground and open its interface.
Insert the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template into the first slot.
Place your Diamond Item (Armor or Weapon) into the second slot.
Insert the Netherite Ingot into the third slot.
Collect your newly upgraded Netherite item from the final slot.

The Best Enchantments for Netherite Gear

To maximize the potential of your Netherite equipment, you should apply high-level enchantments. Because Netherite is so durable, these enchantments make your gear nearly indestructible.