10 Things You Can Build With Netherite

Netherite blocks changed how we value items in Minecraft and brought in new tools and objects that we can build with it.

Upon its initial introduction, netherite blocks surpassed the effectiveness of the iconic diamond blocks in both durability and utility. We started to get better armor weapons and tools in our arsenal.

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So, if you have just discovered the Netherites and are wondering what you can use them for, this guide is the one for you.

In this guide, I will go through 10 items, tools, and weapons you can craft with Netherite in Minecraft, what materials you will need, and how to craft them.

Therefore, without further ado, let’s dive into the details, shall we?

Things You Can Build with Netherite

Here are the items you can build with netherite blocks:

• Netherite Sword
• Netherite Pickaxe
• Netherite Armor Set
• Netherite Axe
• Netherite Shovel
• Block of Netherite
• Netherite Redstone Entrance
• Netherite Walls
• Netherite Hoe
• Beacon Foundation

Netherite Sword

Materials Needed:

• 1 Netherite Ingot
• 3 Netherite Scraps
• 4 Gold Ingots

Crafting Process:

1. Combine three netherite scraps and four gold ingots to create a Netherite Ingot.
2. Use a Smithing Table to combine a diamond sword and a Netherite Ingot.

Benefits:

• Higher damage output than a diamond sword, especially in the Bedrock version.
• Base attack damage of 9 (four and a half hearts).

Netherite Pickaxe

Materials Needed:

• 1 Netherite Ingot
• 3 Netherite Scraps
• 4 Gold Ingots

Crafting Process:

1. Craft a Netherite Ingot as mentioned above.
2. Upgrade a diamond pickaxe by combining it with the Netherite Ingot using a Smithing Table.

Benefits:

• Significantly more durable than a diamond pickaxe (2031 uses compared to 1561).
• Retains all enchantments from the diamond pickaxe.

Netherite Armor Set

Materials Needed:

• Netherite Ingots and Scraps for each armor piece.

Crafting Process:

1. Acquire or craft Netherite Ingots.
2. Use a Smithing Table to upgrade each corresponding diamond armor piece to netherite.

Benefits:

• Same defense stats as diamond, but with additional properties:
  • Netherite chestplate provides 10% knockback resistance.
  • All armor pieces are fire-resistant and won’t burn in lava.

Netherite Axe

Materials Needed:

• 1 Netherite Ingot
• 3 Netherite Scraps
• 4 Gold Ingots

Crafting Process:

1. Craft a Netherite Ingot.
2. Upgrade a diamond axe using a Smithing Table.

Benefits:

• Efficient for chopping wood and can serve as a weapon in emergencies.

Netherite Shovel

Materials Needed:

• 1 Netherite Ingot
• 3 Netherite Scraps
• 4 Gold Ingots

Crafting Process:

1. Create a Netherite Ingot.
2. Upgrade a diamond shovel through the Smithing Table.

Benefits:

• Durable and useful for digging and clearing blocks, especially in caves.

Block of Netherite

Materials Needed:

• 9 Netherite Ingots

Crafting Process:

1. Arrange nine Netherite Ingots in a crafting grid to create a Block of Netherite.

Benefits:

• High blast resistance, comparable to obsidian.
• Movable with pistons, offering creative possibilities in redstone builds.

Netherite Redstone Entrance

Materials Needed:

• Netherite Blocks and Redstone components.

Crafting Process:

1. Incorporate Netherite Blocks into redstone designs, especially doors.
2. Enhance redstone creations with blast-resistant properties.

Netherite Walls

Materials Needed:

• Netherite Blocks and preferred building material.

Crafting Process:

1. Create a defensive wall layer using Netherite Blocks on the exterior.

Benefits:

• Reinforces base defenses against explosions.

Netherite Hoe

Materials Needed:

• 1 Netherite Ingot
• 3 Netherite Scraps
• 4 Gold Ingots

Crafting Process:

1. Craft a Netherite Ingot.
2. Upgrade a diamond hoe through the Smithing Table.

Benefits:

• Increased durability for efficient large-scale farming.

Beacon Foundation

Materials Needed:

• Netherite Blocks and additional materials for beacon construction.

Crafting Process:

1. Utilize Netherite Blocks as part of the beacon pyramid.

Keep in mind that, crafting a Beacon Foundation is extremely expensive process, I recommended you do this only if you are showcasing your wealth.

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