Minecraft Netherite tools are the best equipment you can get. Not only will Netherite tools help you to mine faster, but they'll also turn you into a top-tier mob slayer. They'll last you a while too, as Netherite tools have extremely high durability. On the downside, you'll have to spend quite some time in Minecraft before you can obtain Netherite, especially since you'll need access to the Nether dimension.
If you're wiling to go on an epic quest through Minecraft's Nether realm, here's how to find Nether Ingots and craft a set of Netherite tools.
How to craft Netherite tools and weapons in Minecraft
To craft Netherite tools and weapons in Minecraft is a fairly simple process, broken up into the following stages:
1. Obtain Minecraft Diamonds, then build a Diamond version of the Netherite tool/weapon you want (so if you want a Netherite Pickaxe, make a Diamond one)
2. Craft a Smithing Table (two Iron Ingots at the top of a 3x3 crafting grid, with four wooden planks below them, taking up a 2x3 space in total). Alternatively, take one from a village.
3. Obtain a 'Netherite Upgrade' Smithing Template. You can typically find them in the treasure rooms of bastion remnants (the dark castles found in the Nether). You can duplicate this Smithing Template by placing seven Diamonds and a piece of Netherrack around your current template - it's best to do this first, as this will give you enough materials to upgrade a full Netherite tool set. You can use them to create Netherite armor too!
4. Obtain Netherite Ingots by collecting Ancient Debris in the Nether and smelting it. We've got a guide on how to obtain Minecraft Netherite here.
5. Place a Minecraft Netherite Ingot, the Diamond Tool in question, and the Smithing Template on the Smithing Table, as shown above.
6. This provides you with a Netherite tool. Considering that this is an "upgrade" to the existing tool rather than a fresh creation, it keeps existing enchantments as well as any lost durability.
This is the first time Minecraft has introduced an upgrade system rather than having to craft an entirely new item. Perhaps the most interesting thing about Netherite is that it floats when in lava, which means that you can't accidentally throw it away or lose it when you die to the fiery pits of hell. As long as you pick it up within the five minute timeframe, you'll be able to rescue all your Netherite items - having a Minecraft Respawn Anchor will be helpful in that regard.
Alongside tools and armor, Netherite can also be used for two other things. The first is to power beacons. Simply insert a Netherite ingot in the same way you would any other power source and it will work. The issue here is that since Netherite ingots are such a pain to obtain, this isn't an effective use when you can use a stack of Iron ingots instead.
Of course, you can also combine nine Netherite ingots together to make a Netherite block. This is solely a decorative item to show off the fact you have more Netherite than you need, to flex your wealth on any visitors you may have - so it's a great material to use for the best Minecraft house designs.
With some handy Netherite tools in your pocket, be sure to get the best Minecraft enchantments too.
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