Smithing Templates, introduced in the 1.20 upgrade of Minecraft, serve as unique items that allow players to customize the appearance of their armor sets. With a total of 19 different templates available, each one adds a distinct color to your gear, enabling players to apply a trim to already customized pieces. The process of utilizing these templates is straightforward; simply visit a Smithing Table, where you can combine the template, the gear piece you wish to alter, and a crystal or ingot that determines the color of the final product.
While most Smithing Templates are primarily cosmetic, the Netherite Upgrade template stands out as it enables players to enhance their Diamond gear into the more powerful Netherite gear. To execute this upgrade, players must combine the Netherite Upgrade template with a piece of Diamond gear and a Netherite ingot at the Smithing Table.
Finding Smithing Templates
Smithing Templates are rare finds, often tucked away in specific chests scattered throughout the game world. The likelihood of discovering a template varies depending on the chest you open. Notably, the Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template is unique as it drops from an Elder Guardian rather than being found in a chest. Certain locations, such as Bastion Remnants, offer the potential to yield multiple types of Smithing Templates from their chests.
Here’s a list of locations where you can find various Smithing Templates:
| Smithing Template | Location |
|---|---|
| Bolt Armor Trim | Trial Chambers |
| Coast Armor Trim | Shipwreck |
| Dune Armor Trim | Desert Temple |
| Eye Armor Trim | Stronghold |
| Flow Armor Trim | Trial Chambers |
| Host Armor Trim | Trail Ruins |
| Netherite Upgrade | Bastion Remnant |
| Raiser Armor Trim | Trail Ruins |
| Rib Armor Trim | Nether Fortress |
| Sentry Armor Trim | Pillager Outpost |
| Shaper Armor Trim | Trail Ruins |
| Silence Armor Trim | Ancient City |
| Snout Armor Trim | Bastion Remnant |
| Spire Armor Trim | End City |
| Tide Armor Trim | Ocean Monument (dropped by Elder Guardians) |
| Vex Armor Trim | Woodland Mansion |
| Ward Armor Trim | Ancient City |
| Wayfinder Armor Trim | Trial Chambers |
| Wild Armor Trim | Jungle Temple |
As consumable items, Smithing Templates vanish from your inventory after use. Given their rarity, players may wish to duplicate them before applying any effects to their gear. To duplicate a Smithing Template, gather the necessary materials and utilize the Crafting Stone with the following recipe: 7 Diamonds, 1 Smithing Template, and 1 Building Block.
The specific building block required for each duplication recipe varies based on the Smithing Template. Below is a list of the materials needed for duplication:
| Smithing Template | Duplication Material |
|---|---|
| Bolt Armor Trim | Copper |
| Coast Armor Trim | Cobblestone |
| Dune Armor Trim | Sandstone |
| Eye Armor Trim | End Stone |
| Flow Armor Trim | Breeze Rod |
| Host Armor Trim | Terracotta |
| Netherite Upgrade | Netherrack |
| Raiser Armor Trim | Terracotta |
| Rib Armor Trim | Netherrack |
| Sentry Armor Trim | Cobblestone |
| Shaper Armor Trim | Terracotta |
| Silence Armor Trim | Cobbled Deepslate |
| Snout Armor Trim | Blackstone |
| Spire Armor Trim | Purpur Block |
| Tide Armor Trim | Prismarine |
| Vex Armor Trim | Cobblestone |
| Ward Armor Trim | Cobbled Deepslate |
| Wayfinder Armor Trim | Terracotta |
| Wild Armor Trim | Mossy Cobblestone |
With this comprehensive understanding of Smithing Templates, players can now explore the vast possibilities of customization in Minecraft, enhancing their gaming experience while embarking on adventures to gather the necessary materials for their crafting endeavors.
