Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template — Minecraft block

Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template

Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template is Bastion Remnant loot that adds the snout trim pattern to armor pieces.

Block ID minecraft:snout_armor_trim_smithing_template
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template is found in Bastion Remnant chests, so it is strongly associated with piglin structures and Nether treasure runs. Its role is purely cosmetic: the template goes into a smithing table with one armor item and one trim ingredient, then stamps the snout pattern over the armor without altering defense, toughness, or enchantments. Because Bastions are dangerous and often packed with piglins, magma cubes, and lava drops, obtaining even one copy already feels like a progression milestone. The finished trim works especially well on gold-heavy or black armor palettes, echoing the piglin aesthetic without forcing the player to wear fragile decorative gear. Players who want a full matching set usually duplicate the template before applying it across helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots.

Java & Bedrock Guide

How to use the Snout Armor Trim in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Find the template

    Loot Bastion Remnant chests in the Nether; the Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template appears only as generic chest loot and cannot be crafted from scratch.

  2. 2

    Open a smithing table

    Place a smithing table and put the Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template into the template slot.

  3. 3

    Add armor and material

    Put one armor piece in the second slot and a trim material such as gold, copper, or diamond in the third slot.

  4. 4

    Apply the pattern

    Take the trimmed armor; the snout pattern is purely cosmetic and changes no defense or durability.

  5. 5

    Duplicate the template

    Combine the Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template with 7 nether bricks and 1 diamond in a crafting grid to get two copies.

Cosmetic only

The Snout Armor Trim never changes armor points, toughness, or enchantments — it only restyles the surface, and the color depends on the trim material used.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Diamond Diamond x7 Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template x1 Blackstone Blackstone x1
Crafting
Diamond Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template Diamond Diamond Blackstone Diamond Diamond Diamond Diamond
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Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template

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Frequently asked questions

Where do you find the Snout Armor Trim?

The Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template appears only in Bastion Remnant chests in the Nether; it has no crafting recipe for the first copy.

Can you duplicate the Snout Armor Trim?

Yes. Combine one Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template with 7 nether bricks and 1 diamond in a crafting grid to get two templates.

Does the Snout Armor Trim change armor stats?

No. The Snout Armor Trim is cosmetic and leaves defense, toughness, durability, and enchantments unchanged.

What version added the Snout Armor Trim?

The Snout Armor Trim arrived in Minecraft 1.20 Trails & Tales for both Java and Bedrock Edition.

Does it work in Java and Bedrock?

Yes. The Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template and its smithing-table workflow are identical in Java and Bedrock Edition.

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