How to make a Netherite Helmet in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a netherite helmet with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, the netherite helmet is new armor that was introduced in the Nether Update. It is the most durable of all of the helmets which means that it will last the longest before being destroyed. Starting in Minecraft 1.20, the way to craft a netherite helmet has changed and now includes the new smithing template as an ingredient.

netherite helmet

Let's explore how to make a netherite helmet.

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Supported Platforms

A netherite helmet is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.16)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.16.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.16.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.16.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.16.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.16.0)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (1.17.30)

* 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 a Netherite Helmet in Creative Mode

Required Materials to make a Netherite Helmet

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a netherite helmet:

How to craft a Netherite Helmet in Survival Mode

1. Open the Smithing Table Menu

First, open your Smithing Table so that you have an Upgrade Gear menu that looks like this:

smithing table menu

2. Add Items to make a Netherite Helmet

In the Upgrade menu, place 1 smithing template in the first box, 1 diamond helmet in the second box, and 1 netherite ingot in the third box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a netherite helmet.

Crafting recipe for netherite helmet

Once you have placed the items, the netherite helmet will appear in the result box.

netherite helmet

3. Move the Netherite Helmet to Inventory

Now, you can move the new item to your inventory.

Completed netherite helmet

Congratulations, you have made a netherite helmet in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Netherite Helmet

Durability

Durability represents how long the item will last. For tools, weapons and transportation, durability is the number of useful actions before the item is destroyed. For armor items, durability is the number of hits (that can be blocked by armor) before the item is destroyed. So the higher the durability number, the longer the item will last.

The following table shows the durability for each helmet/cap in Minecraft:

Name Durability
Netherite Helmet 407
Diamond Helmet 363
Turtle Shell 275
Chain Helmet 165
Iron Helmet 165
Golden Helmet 77
Dyed Leather Cap 55
Leather Cap 55

Enchantments for Netherite Helmet

In Minecraft, you can enchant a netherite helmet with the following enchantments:

Enchantment Description
Aqua Affinity Speeds up how fast you can mine blocks underwater
Blast Protection Reduces blast and explosion damage
Curse of Binding Cursed item can not be removed from player
Curse of Vanishing Cursed item will disappear after player dies
Fire Protection Reduces damage caused by fire and lava
Mending Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor
Projectile Protection Reduces projectile damage (arrows, fireballs, fire charges)
Protection General protection against attacks, fire, lava, and falling
Respiration Extends underwater breathing (see better underwater)
Thorns Causes damage to attackers
Unbreaking Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used

See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.

Things to Make with Netherite Helmet

You can use netherite helmets to make items in Minecraft such as:

Things to Do with Netherite Helmet

Here are some activities that you can do with netherite helmets in Minecraft: