Smithing Template — Minecraft block

Smithing Template

The Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template gates Diamond-to-Netherite upgrades and drops in Bastion Remnant treasure chests.

Block ID minecraft:netherite_upgrade_smithing_template
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

The Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template is a Minecraft item, added in Java Edition 1.20 (Trails & Tales), that gates the conversion of Diamond gear into Netherite gear at a Smithing Table. The Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template generates in Bastion Remnant chests in the Nether, with a guaranteed copy inside the treasure-type bastion and high odds in the other three bastion variants. To upgrade a tool or armor piece, the player places the template in the top slot of the Smithing Table, the Diamond item in the middle slot, and one Netherite Ingot in the bottom slot. The Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template is consumed on each successful upgrade, so one template equals one upgraded piece. Players can duplicate the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template by combining it with seven Diamonds and one Netherrack in the Smithing Table, which returns two templates. Before 1.20 the upgrade required only a Netherite Ingot; the template was introduced to make Netherite progression a deliberate Bastion exploration goal.

Guide

How to use a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Locate a Bastion Remnant

    Travel through the Nether and search for a Bastion Remnant; the treasure-type bastion always contains one Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template in its central treasure chest.

  2. 2

    Open a Smithing Table

    Place or find a Smithing Table in a village blacksmith or craft one from two Iron Ingots and four Wood Planks, then right-click it to open the upgrade interface.

  3. 3

    Insert the template

    Put the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template in the top slot of the Smithing Table; this slot is reserved for the upgrade or trim template.

  4. 4

    Add Diamond gear and a Netherite Ingot

    Place a Diamond tool, weapon, or armor piece in the middle slot and one Netherite Ingot in the bottom slot to complete the recipe.

  5. 5

    Take the Netherite result

    Drag the upgraded Netherite item out of the result slot; the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template is consumed and the Diamond item keeps its enchantments.

Tip

Duplicate the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template by combining it in the Smithing Table with seven Diamonds and one Netherrack, which returns two templates and lets you upgrade a full Netherite set.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Diamond Diamond x7 Smithing Template Smithing Template x1 Netherrack Netherrack x1
Crafting
Diamond Smithing Template Diamond Diamond Netherrack Diamond Diamond Diamond Diamond
Smithing Template
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Smithing Template

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I find a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template?

The Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template generates in Bastion Remnant chests in the Nether, with a guaranteed copy in the treasure-type bastion's central chest and high odds in the housing, hoglin stables, and bridge bastion variants.

How do I use the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template?

Place the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template in the top slot of a Smithing Table, a Diamond tool or armor piece in the middle slot, and one Netherite Ingot in the bottom slot to produce the matching Netherite item.

Can the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template be crafted?

The Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template cannot be crafted from raw materials, but it can be duplicated by combining one template, seven Diamonds, and one Netherrack in a Smithing Table to get two copies.

Is the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template consumed on use?

Yes, the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template is consumed every time the Smithing Table completes a Diamond-to-Netherite upgrade, so one template equals one upgraded tool, weapon, or armor piece.

Which Minecraft version added the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template?

The Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template was added in Java Edition 1.20 'Trails & Tales' and the matching Bedrock Edition update, replacing the older template-free Netherite upgrade recipe.

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