Netherite, the most powerful material in Minecraft, requires a bit of work to obtain. Before you can craft the incredibly durable Netherite tools, weapons, and armor, you'll need to make Netherite Scraps. This guide will walk you through the entire process, answering all your burning questions.
What are Netherite Scraps?
Netherite Scraps are the intermediate crafting ingredient you need to upgrade diamond tools and armor to Netherite. They are created by smelting ancient debris, a unique block found only in the Nether. These scraps are then combined with a diamond item to create a Netherite item, giving it significant boosts in durability and enchantment capabilities.
How to Find Ancient Debris in Minecraft?
Before you can make Netherite Scraps, you need the raw material: Ancient Debris. This block is found exclusively in the Nether, and its location is key to efficient mining.
Where to Find Ancient Debris:
- Deep Nether: Ancient Debris is found in the deepest layers of the Nether, typically between Y levels 8 and 22. The lower you go, the higher the chance of finding it.
- Lava Lakes and Basalt Deltas: These areas often have concentrated pockets of Ancient Debris. Explore these biomes carefully.
- Efficient Mining Techniques: Use a diamond pickaxe (or better!) to mine the Ancient Debris. Other tools will destroy it without dropping the block. Consider strip mining at these depths for a more efficient search.
- Bring Plenty of Supplies: You'll need plenty of torches, food, and potions to survive the dangerous Nether environment.
How to Smelt Ancient Debris into Netherite Scraps?
Once you've gathered Ancient Debris, the next step is straightforward: smelting.
Smelting Process:
- Place Ancient Debris in a Furnace: Simply place the Ancient Debris into the fuel slot of a furnace.
- Add Fuel: Any fuel source (coal, wood, lava buckets, etc.) will work.
- Smelt: The furnace will smelt the Ancient Debris into Netherite Scraps. Each block of Ancient Debris yields one Netherite Scrap.
How Many Netherite Scraps Do I Need?
The number of Netherite Scraps you'll need depends on what you're upgrading:
- Tools/Armor: One Netherite Scrap is required to upgrade one diamond tool or piece of armor to Netherite.
- Planning Ahead: Consider the number of tools and armor pieces you want to upgrade before heading to the Nether to mine Ancient Debris.
What Else Do I Need to Make Netherite Tools and Armor?
Besides Netherite Scraps, you'll also need the corresponding diamond item:
- Diamond Pickaxe for Netherite Pickaxe
- Diamond Sword for Netherite Sword
- Diamond Helmet for Netherite Helmet etc...
Can I Use Netherite Scraps for Anything Else?
No, Netherite Scraps are primarily used to upgrade diamond tools and armor to Netherite. There are no other crafting recipes that use them directly.
What are the Benefits of Upgrading to Netherite?
Upgrading to Netherite significantly enhances the durability and protection of your equipment:
- Increased Durability: Netherite items last much longer than diamond equivalents.
- Improved Enchantment Capabilities: Netherite items have better enchantment capabilities.
- Better Protection: Netherite armor offers superior protection compared to diamond armor.
This comprehensive guide should help you successfully create Netherite Scraps and upgrade your equipment in Minecraft. Remember to be prepared for the challenges of the Nether and happy mining!
