Netherite ranks as the toughest material in Minecraft. You locate it deep in the Nether, surrounded by lava pools and lakes that complicate mining. It appears as ancient debris blocks, which you smelt into scraps and mix with gold ingots to produce netherite ingots. Those ingots upgrade diamond gear.

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Quick tips to get netherite ingots:

  • Strip mine 2-block-high tunnels at Y=15, spacing them 2-3 blocks apart for max debris.
  • Loot bastion remnant treasure chests for the netherite upgrade smithing template (100% drop rate there).
  • Duplicate the template using 7 diamonds and 1 netherrack so you can upgrade everything.

You rely on various gear in survival mode, but prioritize upgrading a select few to netherite. Note: This article is subjective and reflects only the writer's opinion.

Pickaxe

Netherite Pickaxe In Minecraft

The pickaxe stands out as the most crucial tool in your kit. It handles mining all stone blocks, whether regular stone, netherrack, or end stone. Mining forms the heart of Minecraft, so pickaxes gain top priority.

Make the pickaxe your first netherite upgrade. Use a netherite upgrade smithing template, netherite ingot, and diamond pickaxe in a smithing table.

Pickaxe tips:

  • Netherite version mines faster with more durability, letting you farm debris quicker.
  • Enchant your diamond pick with Efficiency V and Unbreaking III before upgrading; enchants carry over for free.
  • Set up a Haste II beacon nearby to speed things up even more.

Sword

Netherite Sowrd

Sword is the next equipment since it is the most used melee weapon. Players often pick up a sword as their initial weapon from the game's start. Axes appeal to some, but swords remain the primary melee choice.

Upgrade the sword to netherite next. It requires the same items as the pickaxe.

Sword tips:

  • Deals more damage and has higher durability for taking down bosses and hordes.
  • Sharpness V, Looting III, and Fire Aspect pair great with it.
  • Keep a spare for emergencies since Nether fights get intense.

Armor parts

Personalized Netherite Armor Minecraft

Armor parts should be upgraded next. Beyond mining and fighting, staying safe matters too. Armor pieces shield you from enemy damage. Tougher materials deliver better defense.

Upgrade all armor parts to netherite. Opt for armor before pickaxe or sword if protection comes first. Prioritize the chestplate for its superior coverage, then leggings, helmet, and boots.

Armor tips:

  • Netherite armor resists fire and lava damage completely, plus knockback resistance.
  • Protection IV or specific types like Blast Protection on all pieces; trims stay too.
  • Wear at least a gold helmet in the Nether to stop piglins from attacking.

More Nether Tips and Tricks

  • Drink fire resistance potions while mining debris to ignore lava.
  • Bring totems of undying, golden apples, and blocks for building safe paths.
  • Clear bastions stealthily: crouch to avoid detection, use lava for piglins.
  • Never upgrade hoe or shovel to netherite first; save ingots for essentials.
  • Full enchants on diamond gear transfer over with no XP cost at the smithing table.