How to make Ward Armor Trim in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, Ward 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. Ward 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.

ward armor trim

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

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Supported Platforms

Ward 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 Ward Armor Trim in Creative Mode

How to get Ward Armor Trim in Survival Mode

You can add Ward Armor Trim to your inventory in Survival mode from an Ancient City. So, let's get started!

1. Find an Ancient City

First, you need to find an Ancient City in Minecraft. An Ancient City is a structure that spawns naturally in the game and is a long-abandoned structure found underground in the Deep Dark biome.

Here is a picture of what an Ancient City looks like:

ancient city

TIP: Try using the /locate command to quickly find an Ancient City!

2. Look for a Chest

When you find an Ancient City, look for chests. Each chest will contain different items. But be careful, these chests will be guarded by sculk sensors and sculk shriekers.

ancient city and chest

3. Open the Chest

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

ward armor trim

If you don't find Ward Armor Trim in the chest, look for another chest in the Ancient City and try again.

TIP: There are 2 types of armor trim that you can find in the Anicent City - Ward Armor Trim and Silence Armor Trim.

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

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Ward Armor Trim

Things to Make with Ward Armor Trim

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