How to make Rib Armor Trim in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, Rib 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. Rib 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.

rib armor trim

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

Supported Platforms

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

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.20)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.20.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.20.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.20.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.20.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.20.0)
Education Edition	No

* 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 Rib Armor Trim in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find Rib Armor Trim in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.20	Ingredients

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find Rib Armor Trim in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find Rib Armor Trim in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find Rib Armor Trim in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find Rib Armor Trim in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find Rib Armor Trim in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.20.0	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get Rib Armor Trim in Survival Mode

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

1. Find a Nether Fortress

First, you need to find a Nether Fortress in Minecraft. A Nether Fortress is a structure that spawns naturally in the game. It looks like a giant castle made out of nether bricks and is only found in the Nether. There can be many Nether Fortresses that spawn in the Nether.

Here is a picture of what a Nether Fortress looks like:

nether fortress

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

2. Look for a Chest

Next, look around the Nether Fortress until you find a chest.

chest in nether fortress

3. Open the Chest

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

rib armor trim

If you don't find Rib Armor Trim in the chest, look for another Nether Fortress and try again.

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