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How to get netherite
Vanilla 1.5.2, 1.8.8 and 1.12.2 do not contain netherite or ancient debris; netherite arrived in Java 1.16. In versions that support it, four netherite scraps and four gold ingots craft an ingot. Upgrading diamond equipment in Java 1.20 and later also needs a netherite-upgrade smithing template, not just an ingot and a smithing table.
Last reviewed: . By the Eaglercraft Guide editorial team.
Vanilla 1.5.2, 1.8.8 and 1.12.2 predate netherite. The 26.2 download description is not an item list, so no 26.2 mining level, crafting test or upgrade recipe is asserted.
Why an upgrade tutorial may not work
- On an unmodified 1.8.8 or 1.12.2 world, stop: the ingredients, ancient debris and smithing upgrade do not exist.
- On a modern Java release, use a tutorial for that exact version. The 1.20 template requirement makes older 1.16-era upgrade instructions incomplete.
- On a custom server, a renamed item is not necessarily vanilla netherite. Ask how its plugin implements crafting and durability.
- 26.2 browser mechanics remain unverified here. Neither its version number nor a newer Java tutorial proves support.
Questions
Will a resource pack add netherite?
A pack can draw a fake icon. It cannot add the item, the smithing recipe, or the blast resistance.
Continue with the relevant guide
These links explain related topics, not a guarantee of compatibility with every build or server.
Sources
- Community Minecraft Wiki: netherite recipe and Java 1.16 history. Reviewed 2026-10-27.
- Mojang 23w04a: netherite-upgrade smithing template introduced for 1.20. Reviewed 2026-10-27.
- Project download catalog: four version families and six ZIP links; rechecked 27 Oct 2026. Reviewed 2026-10-27.
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