How to Make Netherite Armor in Minecraft: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to make Netherite armor in Minecraft with this step-by-step guide. Craft the strongest armor easily!

Dreaming of rocking the strongest armor in Minecraft? Want to flex those dark, lava-proof Netherite pieces and take on the Nether like a pro? You're in the right place! Here's your complete, no-nonsense guide on how to make Netherite armor--covering every detail from mining Ancient Debris to upgrading your Diamond armor. Let's get you kitted out with the best gear in Minecraft!

Why Netherite Armor is the Best

Before we jump in, here's what makes Minecraft Netherite armor absolutely worth the grind:

Higher durability than Diamond.
Gives +1 Knockback Resistance per piece.
Netherite items don't burn in lava--goodbye accidental incineration!
Looks epic with customizable Netherite armor trims.

What You Need for a Full Netherite Armor Set

First, let's answer the big question: How many Netherite scraps for full armor? You'll need 16 Netherite Scraps (plus 16 Gold Ingots) to make 4 Netherite Ingots--one for each armor piece.

Checklist:

Full Diamond armor set (helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots)
4 Netherite Ingots (crafted from 16 Netherite Scraps + 16 Gold Ingots)
4 Netherite Upgrade Smithing Templates
Smithing Table

Step 1: Gear Up with Diamond Armor

If you don't have a full Diamond set yet, you'll need 24 Diamonds:

5 Diamonds → Diamond Helmet
8 Diamonds → Diamond Chestplate
7 Diamonds → Diamond Leggings
4 Diamonds → Diamond Boots

Craft these in your Crafting Table. Remember: Netherite armor is an upgrade, not a fresh craft--you need Diamond armor first!

Step 2: Go to the Nether and Find Ancient Debris

Here's where the adventure starts. Build a Nether portal using Obsidian and light it up with Flint & Steel. Once you're in the Nether:

How to find Ancient Debris:

Best Y-level: Between 8-22; Y=15 is the sweet spot.
Tool required: Diamond or Netherite pickaxe only--anything weaker won't drop debris.
Mine carefully; beds or TNT can clear large areas fast (Ancient Debris is blast-proof!).

Goal: Collect at least 16 Ancient Debris.

Step 3: Smelt Ancient Debris into Netherite Scraps

Use a Furnace or Blast Furnace.
Each Ancient Debris → 1 Netherite Scrap.
You'll need 16 Netherite Scraps for 4 Ingots.

Pro tip: Don't stand around--set up multiple furnaces to speed up the process!

Step 4: Craft Netherite Ingots

Use this netherite armor recipe for each ingot:

4 Netherite Scraps + 4 Gold Ingots → 1 Netherite Ingot

This recipe is shapeless, so plop the ingredients anywhere in the crafting grid.

Step 5: Get Netherite Upgrade Smithing Templates

Starting in Minecraft 1.20, you can't upgrade to Netherite without Netherite Upgrade Smithing Templates.

Where to find: Bastion Remnants chests in the Nether (100% chance in the main treasure room).
How to duplicate: Use 1 template + 7 Diamonds + 1 Netherrack in a crafting table to copy more.

You'll need 4 templates total for a complete armor set.

Step 6: Craft a Smithing Table

Don't have one? Craft it with:

2 Iron Ingots
4 Wooden Planks

Alternatively, snag one from a Toolsmith's house in a village.

Step 7: Upgrade Diamond Armor to Netherite

Time to finally put Netherite on armor! At the Smithing Table:

Place a Netherite Upgrade Template in the left slot.
Add your Diamond armor piece in the middle slot.
Add a Netherite Ingot in the right slot.
Collect your shiny new Netherite armor!

Repeat this process for your helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots.

Optional: Customize with Armor Trims

Since Minecraft 1.20, you can style your netherite armor trims with 18 patterns and 10 colors. Some of the coolest trims:

Sentry Trim: From Pillager Outposts.
Ward Trim: From Ancient Cities.
Silence Trim: The rarest, found in Ancient Cities' chests.

These trims don't add protection but let you flex your unique style. We have a full guide on Minecraft armor trims just for you!

Best Enchantments for Netherite Armor

Once you have your minecraft netherite armor, enchant it to make it unstoppable:

Protection IV - all-around damage reduction.
Unbreaking III - increases durability.
Mending - repairs armor using XP.
Feather Falling IV - boots only, reduces fall damage.

FAQ: How to Make Netherite Armor

How do you make Netherite armor in Minecraft?

Upgrade Diamond armor using Netherite Ingots + Upgrade Templates at a Smithing Table.

How do I turn Diamond armor into Netherite?

Combine each Diamond armor piece with a Netherite Ingot and Upgrade Template at the Smithing Table.

How many Netherite scraps for full armor?

16 Netherite Scraps → 4 Netherite Ingots (one per armor piece).

So...What now?

That's it--now you know how to craft Netherite armor from scratch! With this powerful gear, you'll survive lava baths, flex your unique style with trims, and take on the toughest mobs Minecraft has to offer.