How to make Eye Armor Trim in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft Eye Armor Trim with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, Eye Armor Trim is new item that was introduced in Minecraft 1.20. It is used to visually customize your armor using a Smithing Table and there are 16 different variations of armor trim in the game. Eye Armor Trim is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

eye armor trim

Let's explore how to add Eye Armor Trim to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

Eye Armor Trim is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.20)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.20.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.20.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.20.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.20.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.20.0)
Education Edition Education EditionNo

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find Eye Armor Trim in Creative Mode

How to get Eye Armor Trim in Survival Mode

You can add Eye Armor Trim to your inventory in Survival mode from a Stronghold. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Stronghold

First, you need to find a Stronghold in Minecraft. A Stronghold is a structure that spawns naturally in the game. It is found underground and may spawn in nearly any Overworld biome.

Here is a picture of what a stronghold looks like in Spectator mode with Night Vision:

stronghold in gamemode spectator

TIP: Try using the /locate command to quickly find a Stronghold!

2. Look for a Chest

Next, look around the Stronghold until you find a chest. The best place to find a chest with a Eye Armor Trim is either in a corridor or in a library in the Stronghold.

Corridor

stronghold chest

Library

library in stronghold

3. Open the Chest

Open the chest and look for Eye Armor Trim. There is a good chance that you will find at least one. You can use Eye Armor Trim to visually customize your armor using a Smithing Table.

Example of Corridor Chest

eye armor trim

Example of Library Chest

eye armor trim

If you don't find Eye Armor Trim in the chest, look for another chest in the Stronghold and try again.

Congratulations, you've now learned how to add Eye Armor Trim to your inventory.

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Eye Armor Trim

Things to Make with Eye Armor Trim

You can use Eye Armor Trim to make items in Minecraft such as: