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How do Minecraft armor trims work? Smithing templates are a unique feature added to Minecraft in the 1.20 Trails and Tales update. These rare items can be found hidden across the world and, combined ...

Unlike other items, the Tide Armor Trim can be obtained after you defeat an Elder Guardian at an Ocean Monument. The Shaper, Host, Raiser, and Wayfinder can also be found in Suspicious Sand through ...

Introduced in Minecraft Snapshot 23W04A, Smithing Templates allow you to customize your Armor in ways that were previously impossible. With unique designs embedded in the Templates depending on where ...

Snapshot 23W04A has arrived in Minecraft Java Edition, bringing with it significant changes to Smithing Tables, Netherite, alongside the addition of a brand new mechanic: the Armor Trim Smithing ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. You've probably spotted the Minecraft smithing table recipe in your crafting table, but it's not obvious what it's used for, or whether it's even ...