Creation & processing
Smithing
Apply upgrades and armor trims with templates at a smithing table. This guide summarizes the stable core rules and identifies where edition or version checks are required.
Smithing- System
- Smithing
- Category
- Creation & processing
- Coverage
- Core rules and edition notes
Core rules
- Modern smithing uses template, base and addition slots.
- Netherite upgrades preserve compatible item data.
- Armor trims are cosmetic and use trim-specific templates.
Edition and version notes
The core concept exists in the current game, but exact timings, update order, available recipes, commands and edge cases can differ between Java and Bedrock or change between releases. Use the versioned data pages for identifiers and the Java-vs-Bedrock guides for known edition differences.