How many armor trim materials are there?

11: amethyst, copper, diamond, emerald, gold, iron, lapis, netherite, quartz, redstone and resin.

Why does my gold trim look darker on gold armor?

When the trim material matches the armor material, the game uses a darker shade so the pattern stays visible. This applies to copper, diamond, gold, iron and netherite.

Does the trim material change armor stats?

No. Trim materials are purely cosmetic.

Smithing guide

Armor Trim Materials

The material you put in the smithing table sets the colour of your trim. Here are all 11, with the item you need and the colours they produce.

All trim materials

Material	Item used	Darker variant
Amethyst	Amethyst Shard	—
Copper	Copper Ingot	Yes, on copper armor
Diamond	Diamond	Yes, on diamond armor
Emerald	Emerald	—
Gold	Gold Ingot	Yes, on gold armor
Iron	Iron Ingot	Yes, on iron armor
Lapis	Lapis Lazuli	—
Netherite	Netherite Ingot	Yes, on netherite armor
Quartz	Nether Quartz	—
Redstone	Redstone Dust	—
Resin	Resin Brick	—

Picking a trim colour

Contrast is what makes a trim read from a distance. Light materials such as quartz, gold and iron stand out on netherite, while dark ones like netherite and lapis work on gold and iron. On leather, pick a trim that contrasts with your dye.

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