Smithing Templates are a special type of item used at the Smithing Table, playing a crucial role in two core areas:
- Upgrading diamond gear to netherite using the Netherite Upgrade template.
- Decorating armor with unique patterns using Armor Trim Templates.
Without these templates, these processes are blocked. However, once obtained, they allow you to fully personalize your armor by applying distinctive styles and colors, chosen from a variety of materials.
Importantly, templates can be duplicated using the original template, seven diamonds, and a specific block depending on the template type. Templates cannot be crafted from scratch – they can only be found through world exploration in specific structures, such as Bastion Remnants, End Cities, and many others. Each template has a unique location where it can be found and varying chances of appearing in loot chests.
How to find and use Smithing Templates
Finding Smithing Templates in Minecraft is not just a matter of luck — it requires determination and a willingness to explore the farthest corners of the world. These templates are scattered across some of the game’s most dangerous and mysterious structures, from ancient temples to remote bastions in the Nether. Every journey in search of them is a unique adventure, rewarding players not only with rare items but also with the thrill of discovering the unknown. If you’re ready to begin the hunt but not sure where to start, be sure to check the table on the end of this article.
How to use Armor Trim Templates to customize your armor
To decorate your armor, you need three things: a Smithing Template, an armor piece, and a material for the color accent. The entire process takes place at a Smithing Table – place the template in the first slot, the armor in the second, and the material in the third. The pattern is determined by the type of template used, while the color depends on the material. The effect is permanent and purely cosmetic – it doesn’t affect armor stats, but it allows you to create a truly unique look.
Every trim materials you can use:
- Emerald (green)
- Redstone Dust (red)
- Lapis Lazuli (blue)
- Amethyst Shard (purple)
- Nether Quartz (white / pearlescent)
- Netherite Ingot (dark gray / graphite)
- Diamond (light blue)
- Gold Ingot (gold / yellow)
- Iron Ingot (light gray / silver)
- Copper Ingot (orange-brown / rusty)
How to upgrade Diamond Gear to Netherite
To upgrade diamond armor to netherite, you need a Smithing Table. Open the table and place a Netherite Upgrade Template in the first slot, the diamond armor piece in the second, and a Netherite Ingot in the third. The result will be an upgraded armor piece with improved durability and enhanced overall stats.
How to duplicate Smithing Templates
It’s a good idea to duplicate your template before using up your last one. Duplication is done at a Crafting Table — you’ll need 7 diamonds, 1 base material block, and the template itself. Place the template in the top-center slot, the base material in the center, and fill the remaining slots with diamonds. Go to the table to find out what material you need.
| Smithing Template | Where to Find | Duplication Material |
| Sentry Armor Trim | Pillager Outpost | Cobblestone |
| Vex Armor Trim | Woodland Mansion | Cobblestone |
| Wild Armor Trim | Jungle Pyramid | Mossy Cobblestone |
| Coast Armor Trim | Shipwreck | Cobblestone |
| Dune Armor Trim | Desert Pyramid | Sandstone |
| Wayfinder Armor Trim | Trail Ruins | Terracotta |
| Raiser Armor Trim | Trail Ruins | Terracotta |
| Shaper Armor Trim | Trail Ruins | Terracotta |
| Host Armor Trim | Trail Ruins | Terracotta |
| Ward Armor Trim | Ancient City | Cobbled Deepslate |
| Silence Armor Trim | Ancient City | Cobbled Deepslate |
| Tide Armor Trim | Ocean Monument (Elder Guardian Loot) | Prismarine |
| Snout Armor Trim | Bastion Remnant | Blackstone |
| Rib Armor Trim | Nether Fortress | Netherrack |
| Eye Armor Trim | Stronghold | End Stone |
| Spire Armor Trim | End City | Purpur Block |
| Flow Armor Trim | Trial Chambers | Breeze Rod |
| Bolt Armor Trim | Trial Chambers | Block of Copper Waxed Block of copper |
| Netherite Upgrade | Bastion Remnant | Netherrack |
