Smithing templates in Minecraft are essential items used to upgrade gear to Netherite or customize armor with decorative trims. While you cannot craft a smithing template entirely from scratch without an existing one, you can easily duplicate any template you find during your adventures. Understanding the crafting mechanics for duplicating these valuable items will save you from endless exploration.
Finding Your First Smithing Template
Before you can craft additional copies of a smithing template, you must locate at least one original template in the world. Different templates spawn in specific structures across the Overworld, Nether, and End dimensions. For example, Netherite Upgrade templates are found inside Bastion Remnants, while Trail Ruins and Ancient Cities contain unique armor trims.
Searching these dangerous locations requires proper equipment and thorough exploration of loot chests. Once you secure your first template, hold onto it carefully so you can use it as a pattern for crafting duplicates. Having a steady supply allows you to upgrade your entire gear set or share designs with friends on a multiplayer server.
Gathering the Required Crafting Materials
Duplicating any smithing template in Minecraft requires a specific combination of materials at a standard crafting table. Every template duplication recipe requires seven diamonds alongside the original template you wish to copy. In addition to diamonds, you need one specific building block that matches the theme or location of that template.
For instance, duplicating a Netherite Upgrade template requires a single block of Netherrack placed in the center slot. Other templates may require cobblestone, sandstone, terracotta, or end stone depending on where they originate. Gathering plenty of diamonds through deep mining or trading with villagers is the most critical step before starting the crafting process.
How to Duplicate Smithing Templates at the Crafting Table
To craft additional templates, open a standard crafting table interface and arrange the items in the grid. Place the target building block directly in the center slot of the three-by-three crafting grid. Next, place your original smithing template in the top center slot directly above the building block.
Fill all seven remaining empty spaces in the grid with diamonds to complete the arrangement. When placed correctly, the crafting output box will display two identical smithing templates. Selecting the output consumes your seven diamonds and base block, effectively doubling your template count while preserving the original pattern.
Using Smithing Templates at the Smithing Table
Once you have crafted sufficient templates, you can use them at a smithing table to apply upgrades or trims. Place your smithing template in the leftmost slot of the smithing table interface. Then, add the armor piece or tool you wish to modify in the middle slot alongside the corresponding material ingot in the right slot.
For Netherite upgrades, placing a Netherite ingot alongside your template and diamond gear will transform it into Netherite gear. Decorative trims work similarly using various metals or crystals to alter the visual style of your armor. Applying templates consumes the individual template item, making your duplicated copies vital for future upgrades.
