How to Get Smithing Templates in Minecraft 1.20+
🗓️ January 16, 2026✍️ PlannerPDFs⏱️ 5-7 min read
The Trails & Tales update completely changed how Netherite gear is crafted. You can no longer simply combine a Netherite Ingot with Diamond gear. You now require a mandatory item: the Smithing Template.
The Netherite Upgrade Template
This is the most essential template for progression.
- Location: Bastion Remnants (in the Nether).
- Chest Type: Treasure Chests (100% chance) and other Bastion chests (~10% chance).
- Use: Upgrading Diamond Armor/Tools to Netherite on a Smithing Table.
Armor Trim Templates
These are cosmetic templates used to add colored patterns to your armor. There are over 16 different trims found in various structures:
- Coast Armor Trim: Shipwrecks
- Sentry Armor Trim: Pillager Outposts
- Vex Armor Trim: Woodland Mansions
- Ward Armor Trim: Ancient Cities
- Silence Armor Trim: Ancient Cities (Very Rare - 1.2% chance!)
How to Duplicate Templates
Smithing templates are consumed upon use! You don't want to find a new one every time. Always duplicate them first.
Recipe: 1 Template + 7 Diamonds + 1 Block of Material (Netherrack for Upgrade, Cobblestone/Sandstone/etc for others).