How To Get Netherite Armor in Donut SMP
If you’re playing on Donut SMP (IP: donutsmp.net) and wonder how to equip the toughest armor in the game, you’ve come to the right place. This guide walks you through the most reliable methods to obtain Netherite armor, highlights secret shortcuts, and even shares a few tested money‑making tricks that can speed up your progress.
Why Netherite Armor Matters
Netherite armor offers the highest protection in vanilla Minecraft, reducing damage by 20% compared to diamond and providing knock‑back resistance. In the chaotic environment of Donut SMP, where PvP battles and mob raids are frequent, wearing a full set can be the difference between victory and defeat.
Prerequisites Before You Start
- Access to the Nether – you’ll need a portal and enough obsidian.
- Diamond tools – a diamond pickaxe is essential for mining ancient debris.
- Enough resources – gather food, torches, and a reliable set of armor to survive the journey.
- Join the Donut SMP Discord (Aeropexx) for community tips and trade offers.
Step‑by‑Step Guide to Crafting Netherite Armor
- Locate Ancient Debris
Ancient debris spawns between Y‑level 8 and 22 in the Nether. The most efficient method is to mine at Y‑level 15, using a branch mining pattern with a diamond pickaxe. Look for the distinctive gold‑gray blocks and mine them with a Silk Touch enchanted pickaxe.
- Smelt Ancient Debris into Netherite Scraps
Place the debris in a furnace or blast furnace. Each block yields one Netherite scrap.
- Combine Scraps into Netherite Ingots
Gather four Netherite scraps and four gold ingots in a crafting table. This produces one Netherite ingot.
- Upgrade Diamond Armor
Use a smithing table: place a diamond armor piece in the first slot and a Netherite ingot in the second. Repeat for the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots.
- Enchant Your New Gear
Visit an enchantment table or use an anvil with books to add protection, unbreaking, or thorns. Enchanting adds extra survivability during Donut SMP battles.
Secret Ways to Speed Up the Process
While the standard method works for everyone, seasoned players have discovered shortcuts that can shave hours off the grind:
- Use the “Chunk Hopper” Trick – Mine in large, contiguous chunks to increase the chance of finding multiple ancient debris veins in one session.