Smithing Table - Minecraft Block Guide | Properties, Recipe & Uses (2025)

What is Smithing Table in Minecraft?

A smithing table is a special utility block used for upgrading diamond gear to netherite gear. It looks like a sturdy wooden table with smithing tools like a hammer and tongs on top. Its main purpose is to be the only block that can create the strongest tools, weapons, and armor in the game. It is also the job site block for the toolsmith villager. Players use the smithing table as a key part of their late game progression, transforming their hard earned diamond equipment into the ultimate netherite versions. It is a symbol of mastery and power in the world of Minecraft.

How to get Smithing Table in Minecraft

There are two main ways to get a smithing table. The first way is to find one. Smithing tables generate naturally in some villages, inside the houses of toolsmith villagers. You can simply break the smithing table with your hand or an axe to collect it. The second, and more common way, is to craft it. The crafting recipe is very simple. You will need four wooden planks of any type and two iron ingots. To get the materials, you will need to chop down a tree and mine some iron ore. Once you have them, open a crafting table. Place the four wooden planks in a 2 by 2 square in the bottom right, and place the two iron ingots in the two slots above the planks on the left side.

How to use Smithing Table in Minecraft

The main use for a smithing table is to upgrade diamond gear to netherite. To do this, you first need to find a netherite upgrade smithing template, which can be found in bastion remnant chests. Then, open the smithing table's interface. You will see three slots. In the first slot, place your netherite upgrade template. In the second slot, place the diamond tool, weapon, or armor piece you want to upgrade. In the third slot, place one netherite ingot. The result will be the netherite version of your gear, which is stronger, more durable, and fire resistant. This process keeps all the enchantments from your diamond gear. A smithing table can also be used to add trims to armor. It is also the job block for a toolsmith villager.

How to craft Smithing Table in Minecraft

Crafting Table

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What can Smithing Table make in Minecraft

No items can be crafted.

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