Smithing Templates are one of the most exciting features of the Minecraft 1.20 update and they are changing the game in the best way possible. Whether you want to find Netherite and use it or just want to look the best in your gear, these templates now affect everything. But what exactly are Smithing Templates in Minecraft and how can you make one? Let’s find out!
Note: At the moment, Armor Trim Smithing Templates are only a part of Minecraft 1.20 Snapshot 23W04A and later. They are subject to functional and cosmetic changes until the final release.
What is a Smithing Template in MinecraftHow to Find Smithing TemplatesHow to Create Smithing Templates in Minecraft
Items Required to Make Smithing TemplatesCrafting Recipe of Smithing TemplatesHow to Use Smithing Templates in Minecraft
Items Required to Make Smithing TemplatesCrafting Recipe of Smithing Templates
What is a Smithing Template in Minecraft
As its name implies, a Smithing Template is a utility item that is used inside the Smithing Table in Minecraft. It allows you to customize your armor and upgrade all of your pieces of equipment.
How to Find Smithing Templates
Each Smithing Template spawns in a unique structure within the world of Minecraft in all three dimensions: overworld, Nether, and the End. Use the table below to find the spawn location of each Smithing Template:
If you want to know more about each of these locations and what each template does, we have a dedicated guide to all locations of Armor Trims in Minecraft, which is worth checking out.
Items Required to Make Smithing Templates
You need the following items to make a Smithing Template:
Each Smithing Template requires a unique solid block to complete the crafting recipe. Use the table below to find the related solid block for each of them:
Smithing TemplateKey IngredientNetherite UpgradeNetherrackSentry Armor TrimCobblestoneDune Armor TrimSandstoneCoast Armor TrimCobblestoneWild Armor TrimMossy CobblestoneTide Armor TrimPrismarineWard Armor TrimCobbled DeepslateVex Armor TrimCobblestoneRib Armor TrimNetherrackSnout Armor TrimBlackstoneEye Armor TrimEnd StoneSpire Armor TrimPurpur Block
Follow these steps to craft a Smithing Template in Minecraft:
Then, put the Smithing Template in the middle cell of the topmost row of the crafting area.
Then, place the building block corresponding to the template in the cell beneath it.
Finally, fill all the remaining cells with diamonds, and you will end up with 2 Smithing Templates in Minecraft. You can learn how to find Diamonds in Minecraft via our guide linked here.
How to Use Smithing Templates in Minecraft
Considering the two types of Smithing Templates in Minecraft, there are two main methods of using them:
The latter is a bit complicated, so we have created a dedicated guide that goes over how to customize armor in Minecraft. You can refer to the same to learn everything you need to know about Armor Trims.
