How To Make Netherite Ingot: A Step‑by‑Step Minecraft Guide

If you’re looking to upgrade your diamond gear to the strongest material in the game, learning how to make Netherite Ingot is essential. This tutorial covers everything you need—from gathering the raw materials to crafting the final product—so you can dominate the Overworld and the Nether with confidence.

Why Netherite Matters

Netherite items are more durable, have higher attack damage, and provide knockback resistance. They also retain enchantments when repaired, making them the best choice for long‑term survival. Because Netherite is rare, many players wonder where to start. The process is straightforward once you understand the required components.

Materials Required

To craft one Netherite Ingot you will need:

Both items are obtained in the Nether, so you’ll need a portal and a solid plan for resource gathering.

Step 1: Preparing for the Nether

Build a Safe Nether Portal

Use at least 10 obsidian blocks to create a 4×5 portal frame. Activate it with a flint and steel, then step through. Bring the following items to ensure you can survive the trip:

Locate Ancient Debris

Ancient Debris spawns between Y‑level 8 and 22, most commonly around Y‑15. Use a diamond or netherite pickaxe to mine it. The block is very resistant, so a regular pickaxe will not drop anything.

Step 2: Turning Ancient Debris into Netherite Scraps

Smelt Ancient Debris

Place each Ancient Debris block in a furnace or blast furnace. Each block yields one Netherite Scrap. The blast furnace is faster, but a regular furnace works just as well.

Collect Gold Ingots

Gold can be mined in the Nether as Gold Ore, found most often at Y‑levels 32‑33. Smelt the ore to obtain Gold Ingots. You’ll need four for every Netherite Ingot, so gather extra to avoid interruptions.

Step 3: Crafting the Netherite Ingot

Use the Crafting Table

Open a 3×3 crafting grid and arrange the items as follows:

  1. Place the four Netherite Scraps in the four corners of the grid.
  2. Place the four Gold Ingots in the remaining squares (top‑middle, middle‑left, middle‑right, bottom‑middle).

The pattern looks like a diamond