How to make Tide Armor Trim in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, Tide 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. Tide 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.

tide armor trim

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

Supported Platforms

Tide 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 Tide Armor Trim in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find Tide 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 Tide 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 Tide 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 Tide 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 Tide 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 Tide 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 Tide Armor Trim in Survival Mode

You can add Tide Armor Trim to your inventory in Survival mode from an Ocean Monument. So, let's get started!

1. Find an Ocean Monument

First, you need to find an Ocean Monument in Minecraft. An Ocean Monument is a structure that spawns naturally in the game. It looks like a water temple and is found underwater in the Deep Ocean, Deep Lukewarm Ocean and Deep Cold Ocean biomes.

Here is a picture of what an Ocean Monument looks like:

ocean monument

TIP: Try using the /locate command to quickly find an Ocean Monument!

2. Find and Kill an Elder Guardian

Next, look around the Ocean Monument until you find an elder guardian.

elder guardian

Once you find an elder guardian, you need to attack it. When you attack the elder guardian, it will turn pink as it takes damage.

attacking elder guardian

Continue to attack the elder guardian. The elder guardian will disappear when it is killed.

tide armor trim drop

When the elder guardian is killed, there is a good chance that it will drop Tide Armor Trim. You can use Tide Armor Trim to visually customize your armor using a Smithing Table.

TIP: When the Tide Armor Trim is dropped, it will float upwards and almost appear as if it is trapped inside the roof of the Ocean Monument.

If Tide Armor Trim is not dropped, look for another elder guardian and try again.

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