How to Make Netherite Armor in Craftsman

If you’re looking to dominate your Craftsman world with the toughest protection, mastering the creation of a full set of Netherite armor is essential. This guide walks you through every step: from gathering the raw materials to the final upgrade, ensuring you can craft a complete Netherite set without guesswork.

Why Netherite Armor?

Netherite armor offers the highest durability and damage reduction in the game, surpassing even diamond gear. It also grants the unique knock‑back resistance and retains its enchantments when upgraded. For players who want the best survivability in both PvE and PvP, learning how to get a full set is a top priority.

Materials Needed

Before you start crafting, collect the following items:

  1. Netherite Scraps – 4 per piece (total 16 for a full set).
  2. Diamond Armor Pieces – 1 helmet, 1 chestplate, 1 leggings, and 1 boots.
  3. Gold Ingots – 4 per scrap, used to smelt Netherite Scraps.
  4. Ancient Debris – The source of Netherite Scraps.
  5. Smithing Table – Required for the final upgrade.

Step‑by‑Step Guide: From Ancient Debris to Full Netherite Set

1. Locate Ancient Debris

Ancient Debris spawns only in the Nether, typically between Y‑levels 8 and 22. Use a diamond or netherite pickaxe for the highest drop rate. To increase efficiency:

2. Smelt Ancient Debris into Netherite Scraps

Place each Ancient Debris block in a furnace or blast furnace. Each block yields one Netherite Scrap. You will need 16 scraps for a full armor set, so aim for at least 20 to account for possible loss.

3. Convert Scraps to Netherite Ingots

Combine four Netherite Scraps with four Gold Ingots in a crafting table. This recipe yields one Netherite Ingot. Repeat the process four times to obtain the four ingots required for upgrading each armor piece.

4. Prepare Diamond Armor

If you haven’t already, craft a full set of diamond armor using the standard recipes. Diamond gear serves as the base for the netherite upgrade, so ensure each piece is correctly crafted and, if desired, already enchanted.

5. Upgrade to Netherite Armor Using the Smithing Table

The final transformation happens at a Smithing Table. Follow these steps for each piece:

  1. Open the Smithing Table interface.
  2. Place a diamond armor piece in the first slot.
  3. Place one Netherite Ingot in the second slot.