Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template — Minecraft block

Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template

Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template is rare woodland mansion loot that applies a jagged spirit-like pattern to armor.

Block ID minecraft:vex_armor_trim_smithing_template
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template is found in the chests of woodland mansions, which are among the rarest structures in the overworld. Woodland mansions appear only in dark forest biomes and are enormous multi-room buildings filled with various types of illagers: vindicators, evokers, and the small translucent hostile mobs called vexes that evokers summon in battle. The template takes its name and design from the vex itself — its jagged, erratic, semi-transparent appearance. At a smithing table it combines with any armor piece and one trim material — iron, copper, redstone, lapis lazuli, gold, quartz, emerald, diamond, netherite, or amethyst — altering only the visual layer while preserving every functional property. The vex pattern suits mystical, ghostly, or dark forest equipment themes. Amethyst and netherite accent materials work particularly well with this design. Because mansions are rare and their interiors are dangerous, obtaining even one copy is a significant exploration achievement.

Java & Bedrock Guide

How to use the Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Find a woodland mansion

    Explore dark forest biomes to locate a woodland mansion and loot its chests; the Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template appears only there.

  2. 2

    Open a smithing table

    Place a smithing table and right-click it to open the three-slot smithing interface used for armor trims.

  3. 3

    Add template, armor and material

    Put the Vex template in the first slot, any armor piece in the second, and one trim material such as amethyst or netherite in the third.

  4. 4

    Take the trimmed armor

    Collect the finished piece; it now shows the jagged vex pattern while keeping all defense, durability and enchantments.

Duplicate before you spend it

The template is consumed when applying a trim. Duplicate it first at a smithing table with 7 diamonds and 1 cobblestone to keep a copy.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Diamond Diamond x7 Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template x1 Cobblestone Cobblestone x1
Crafting
Diamond Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template Diamond Diamond Cobblestone Diamond Diamond Diamond Diamond
Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template
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Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template

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Frequently asked questions

Where do you find the Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template?

Only in the chests of woodland mansions, which generate in dark forest biomes. It cannot be crafted from raw materials.

Is the Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template consumed when used?

Yes. Each trim application uses one template, so duplicate it with 7 diamonds and 1 cobblestone before applying it to armor.

Does the Vex armor trim change armor stats?

No. It only changes the look of the armor; defense, durability, and enchantments stay exactly the same.

Which trim materials look best with the Vex pattern?

Amethyst and netherite suit the jagged, ghostly vex design especially well, though all ten trim materials work.

Does the Vex Armor Trim work in both Java and Bedrock?

Yes. The template and its pattern are available in both Java and Bedrock Edition since the 1.20 Trails & Tales update.

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