Minecraft armor trims: how to decorate your armor

1. How trims work

At the smithing table you need three things: an armor piece, a smithing template (it sets the pattern) and a material (it sets the color), for example a gold ingot or a diamond. Put all three in the slots, take the result and the armor piece carries the trim. Armor trims exist since Java Edition 1.20 and Bedrock 1.20.

If you apply a new trim to an armor piece that already has one, it replaces the old one.

2. All trim patterns and where to find the templates

There are 18 patterns. The templates sit in structures and some are rare:

• Sentry: pillager outposts
• Dune: desert temples
• Coast: shipwrecks
• Wild: jungle temples
• Tide: ocean monuments
• Ward and Silence: ancient cities
• Eye: strongholds
• Vex: woodland mansions
• Snout: bastions
• Rib: nether fortresses
• Spire: end cities
• Raiser, Host, Wayfinder, Shaper: trail ruins
• Bolt and Flow: trial chambers

Locations can change with updates.

3. Trim materials and colors

There are 11 materials: iron, copper, gold, diamond, netherite, emerald, lapis lazuli, quartz, redstone, amethyst and resin. Each one colors the pattern in its own shade. If the trim uses the same material as the armor, for example gold on gold armor, Minecraft shows a darker shade so the pattern stays visible.

4. Duplicating templates

You can copy a template you found at the crafting table: 7 diamonds, the template itself and a matching block (for example netherrack for some nether templates) give two templates. That way you do not have to loot every structure several times.

5. Preview in 3D first

Before you spend materials you can try the combination in the Craftory trim preview. It shows every pattern and material on Steve, Alex or your own skin, and you can rotate the model, take a screenshot or share the link.

Frequently asked questions

Do trims make armor stronger?

No. Armor trims are purely cosmetic. Protection and durability stay the same.

Can I change a trim later?

Yes. A new trim at the smithing table replaces the old one.

Which armor can have trims?

Leather, chainmail, iron, copper, gold, diamond and netherite armor as well as the turtle shell helmet.