How To Make Netherite Armor in Bedrock 2025

Netherite armor is the pinnacle of protection in Minecraft, and the 2025 Bedrock update keeps the process familiar while adding a few quality‑of‑life tweaks. Whether you’re a casual builder, a seasoned explorer, or a speedrunner aiming for a flawless run, this guide walks you through every step needed to craft a full set of Netherite armor on Bedrock Edition.

Why Netherite Still Matters in 2025

Even after years of updates, Netherite remains the most durable and damage‑resistant material. It offers:

Learning how to obtain it efficiently can also shave minutes off a speedrun, as many top players note that a full Netherite set can be the difference between a successful run and a costly death.

Materials Required

To upgrade a full set of Diamond armor to Netherite, you’ll need the following items:

  1. 4 Netherite Ingots – each crafted from 9 Netherite Scraps.
  2. 4 Diamond Armor Pieces – helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots.
  3. 1 Smithing Table – the only block that can perform the upgrade.
  4. Optional: 1 Gold Ingot for a quick repair during a speedrun.

Collecting the raw materials is the most time‑consuming part, so plan your mining trips carefully.

Step‑By‑Step Crafting Process

Follow these precise steps to transform your Diamond gear into Netherite armor:

  1. Gather Ancient Debris. Mine in the Nether at Y‑levels 8‑22. Use a Diamond or Netherite pickaxe with Fortune III to increase drop rates.
  2. Smelt Ancient Debris. Place each piece in a furnace or blast furnace to obtain Netherite Scraps.
  3. Craft Netherite Ingots. Combine 9 Netherite Scraps in a crafting grid to produce one Netherite Ingot. You’ll need four ingots for a full set.
  4. Build a Smithing Table. Craft it using 2 Iron Ingots, 4 Planks, and 2 Sticks, or locate one in a village.
  5. Upgrade the Armor. Open the Smithing Table UI, place a Diamond armor piece in the first slot and a Netherite Ingot in the second. The