Smithing Table Recipe
How to Craft Smithing Table
Smithing Tables upgrade diamond gear to netherite and apply armor trims using smithing templates.
Step-by-step Instructions
- Open a Crafting Table to access the 3×3 grid.
- Place ingredients exactly as shown in the grid (shape matters unless marked shapeless) then move the resulting Smithing Table to your inventory.
- Use, place, or craft further with your new item.
Ingredients Needed
- 2x Iron Ingot
- 4x Oak Planks
Ingredient Tips
Iron Ingot: Smelt iron ore or deepslate iron ore in a furnace or blast furnace.
Oak Planks: Crafted from any logs in a 2×2; great starter material found in all forest biomes.
Technical Stats
- Stack Size: 64
- Renewable: Yes
Variants & Interactions
Key Interactions:
- No XP cost for netherite upgrade
- Armor trims preserve existing enchantments
Uses for Smithing Table
- Upgrading diamond gear to netherite
- Applying armor trims
- Villager job site block for toolsmiths
- Mid-to-late game progression workstation
Fun Fact
Prior to 1.20, smithing tables only served as job site blocks; their redesign introduced smithing templates and trim customization.
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FAQ
Why can’t I upgrade to netherite?
Since 1.20 you must use a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template plus your diamond item and a netherite ingot. The template is consumed.
Do trims remove enchantments?
No—applying an armor trim preserves existing enchants and durability.