Smithing Template is one of the newest features revealed by Minecraft 1.20 Snapshot 23W04A and is likely to be added to the final version. These templates allow you to change your gear, from Netherite upgrade to armor trims.

In this article, Gurugamer is going to showcase everything you need to know about smithing templates in Minecraft 1.20, including how to make or find them.

What is a Smithing Template in Minecraft?

Smithing template is a new utility item that allow players to customize their armor and equipment using a smithing table.

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All 12 Smithing templates

There are currently two types of Smithing Templates:

  • Upgrade: This template allows you to turn your diamond tools, weapons, and armor into Netherite items. This means after 1.20, players cannot just combine a netherite ingot with a diamond item to get netherite gear anymore.
  • Armor Trim: This template allows you to add new patterns to the pieces of your armor in 10 unique colors.

How to Find Smithing Templates

Players can find smithing templates for Armor Trims in various structures within the Minecraft dimensions. Below are the spawn locations for each of the armor trim smithing template:

TemplateLocationChestAmountSpawn Rate
Netherite Upgrade Smithing TemplateBastion remnantTreasure chest1100%
Hoglin stable chest13.2%
Generic chest13.2%
Bridge chest13.2%
Coast Armor Trim Smithing TemplateShipwreckTreasure chest111.1%
Map chest111.1%
Supply chest111.1%
Dune Armor Trim Smithing TemplateDesert templeChest111.1%
Eye Armor Trim Smithing TemplateStrongholdAltar chest14.8%
Library chest19.1%
Rib Armor Trim Smithing TemplateNether fortressChest14.8%
Sentry Armor Trim Smithing TemplatePillager OutpostChest120%
Snout Armor Trim Smithing TemplateBastion remnantTreasure chest14.8%
Hoglin stable chest14.8%
Generic chest14.8%
Bridge chest14.8%
Spire Armor Trim Smithing TemplateEnd cityChest14.8%
Vex Armor Trim Smithing TemplateWoodland mansionChest14.8%
Ward Armor Trim Smithing TemplateAncient CityChest14.8%
Wild Armor Trim Smithing TemplateJungle templeChest120%

How to craft Smithing Templates in Minecraft 1.20

You actually cannot get a smithing template without finding one in structures naturally first. Afterward, it is possible to duplicate them with some materials.

Minecraft Armor Trims
Players can now customize their armors

To create a smithing template, players need to get the following items:

  • 1 Smithing Template (that you want to duplicate)
  • 1 Building Block (that corresponds to the template)
  • 7 Diamonds
  • Crafting Table

Below is a list of the various blocks players need to duplicate their corresponding smithing template.

Smithing TemplateKey Ingredient
Netherite UpgradeNetherrack
Sentry Armor TrimCobblestone
Dune Armor TrimSandstone
Coast Armor TrimCobblestone
Wild Armor TrimMossy Cobblestone
Tide Armor TrimPrismarine
Ward Armor TrimCobbled Deepslate
Vex Armor TrimCobblestone
Rib Armor TrimNetherrack
Snout Armor TrimBlackstone
Eye Armor TrimEnd Stone
Spire Armor TrimPurpur Block

To duplicate a smithing template, open up the crafting table and put the template you want to duplicate on the middle spot of the top row, then put the block corresponding to it in the middle spot of the second row. Afterward, fill the rest of the slot with diamonds.

Crafting Recipe Of Smithing Templates
Crafting Recipe Of Smithing Templates

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