How to Make Netherite Armor in Minecraft

Feb. 1, 2023

It is no hidden secret that Netherite is one of the most sought-after elements in Minecraft and it is also the most powerful form of protection. Using it for armor is a major objective for many players. But it is, in no way, easy to obtain. More so after the Minecraft 1.20 update. To help you avoid any confusion, we discuss how to make Netherite armor in Minecraft in this tutorial.

What is Netherite and How to Find It

Netherite is themost robust materialthat you can use to make the strongest armor, tools, and weapons in Minecraft. It is powerful enough that dropping it in the lava does no damage. However, unlike other ores, it doesn’t spawn as a mineable ore and can’t be used directly after mining.

Also, you have to visit the Nether dimension to get your hands on it. So, before you plan on making Netherite armor, you first need to get your hands on its ingots.

You need the following items to make a complete set of Netherite armor:

If you don’t have a diamond armor set already, you can use our dedicated guide tofind diamonds in Minecrafteasily.

Once you have the required items, it’s easy to make a full set of Netherite armor in Minecraft. Here’s how:

Your diamond armor piece will turn into Netherite armor. Doing so doesn’t cost any experience. You need torepeat the process3 more times to upgrade your diamond armor set to Netherite armor.

Once your Netherite armor is ready, you should upgrade it by using some of thebest Minecraft enchantments. We suggest you go for the following enchantments:

Starting with theMinecraft 1.20 update, you also get the ability to personalize Netherite armor with11 unique designs(armor trims) and10 colors. If this interests you, we have dedicated guides in place to help you out:

With that, you now know the materials and the steps to make the most durable armor in Minecraft. So, what are you crafting first? Netherite armor orNetherite sword? Tell us in the comments.

The Netherite armor is much better and more resilient than diamond armor. Moreover, it also has additional benefits including knockback reduction.

While Netherite armor will allow you to last longer in lava, it doesn’t make you immune from its damage. Though, interestingly, dropping Netherite items inside lava doesn’t destroy them, unlike other gear.

Netherite armor is the strongest and best armor in Minecraft. But it is usually a late-game item that is hard to obtain.