{"id":6873,"date":"2025-07-17T05:15:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playgama.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-do-you-use-smithing-templates-in-minecraft\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T05:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:15:15","slug":"how-do-you-use-smithing-templates-in-minecraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playgama.com\/blog\/game-faqs\/how-do-you-use-smithing-templates-in-minecraft\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you use smithing templates in Minecraft?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nWho this is for: Minecraft players wanting to upgrade their gear and customize armor with decorative trims.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ready to jump in? Play minecraft games<\/a> and start experimenting with smithing templates right away!<\/p>

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What Are Smithing Templates?<\/h2>\n

Smithing templates are special items in Minecraft that act as blueprints for upgrading your gear at a smithing table. Think of them as recipe cards that tell the smithing table exactly how to transform your equipment. Without the right template, you can\u2019t perform most advanced upgrades.<\/p>\n

Types of Smithing Templates<\/h2>\n

There are several categories of smithing templates, each serving different purposes:<\/p>\n

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  • Netherite Upgrade Template<\/strong> \u2013 Converts diamond gear to netherite<\/li>\n
  • Armor Trim Templates<\/strong> \u2013 Add decorative patterns to armor pieces<\/li>\n
  • Specialty Templates<\/strong> \u2013 Found in specific structures like bastions and ancient cities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to Use Smithing Templates<\/h2>\n

    Using smithing templates follows a simple three-slot system at the smithing table:<\/p>\n

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    1. Left slot<\/strong>: Place your smithing template<\/li>\n
    2. Middle slot<\/strong>: Add the base item (armor or tool you want to upgrade)<\/li>\n
    3. Right slot<\/strong>: Insert the upgrade material (like netherite ingot or trim material)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Once all three slots are filled correctly, the result appears in the output slot. Click to complete the upgrade.<\/p>\n

      Template Preservation<\/h2>\n

      Here\u2019s something crucial: most smithing templates are consumed during use. However, you can duplicate them first! Place a template with 7 diamonds and the template\u2019s base material (like cobblestone for certain trims) in a crafting table to create copies.<\/p>\n

      Finding Smithing Templates<\/h2>\n

      Different templates spawn in specific locations:<\/p>\n

      \n\n\n\n\n\n
      Template Type<\/th>\nLocation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
      Netherite Upgrade<\/td>\nBastion remnant chests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Silence Trim<\/td>\nAncient city chests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Snout Trim<\/td>\nBastion remnant chests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Rib Trim<\/td>\nNether fortress chests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

      Pro Tips for Template Usage<\/h2>\n

      Always duplicate valuable templates before using them, especially the netherite upgrade template since it\u2019s quite rare. When applying armor trims, experiment with different materials like gold, copper, or emerald to achieve various color effects. The same trim template can create completely different looks depending on the material you choose.<\/p>\n

      Ready to put these smithing techniques into practice? Our collection of Minecraft experiences offers the perfect playground to master these crafting skills.<\/p>\n

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      TL;DR<\/h2>\n

      Smithing templates are blueprint items used at smithing tables to upgrade gear. Place template, base item, and upgrade material in the three slots to transform equipment.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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