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Easy Ways to Repair Netherite Tools in Minecraft Download Article Co-authored by Zac Churchill and Darlene Antonelli, MA
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This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 72,635 times.
Do you think diamond is the strongest material in Minecraft? It used to be, but with the 1.16 update, netherite is now the strongest material. If you need to repair netherite tools like armor, chestplates, pickaxes, swords, or boots, it's easy—you'll just need a second netherite tool of the same type or netherite ingots. Then, you can use the anvil, crafting table, or grindstone to make the repair. This wikiHow discusses the different ways you can fix damaged netherite tools in Minecraft.
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Using the Anvil is the best way to repair netherite tools that have enchantments.
Repairing with the Crafting Table or Grindstone will lose any enchantments you have on your tools.[1]XResearch source
You'll need either netherite ingots or a secondary tool of the same type to repair your tool.
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1 Open the Anvil menu. You'll see two open spaces.
This is the best method of repairing your netherite tools.[2]XResearch source This is best utilized when you have enchantments or improvements on your tools that you don't want to lose.
You'll need either 2 of the same tool or netherite ingots. Since netherite ingots are a challenge to get, the best time to do this is right before your tool breaks. You can use a pristine and undamaged item to repair your almost broken tool or you can use 4 ingots.
2 Place your damaged item and repair material in the grid. The damaged item should go in the leftmost space and the repair material (either another tool of the same type or netherite ingots) goes in the other space.
The item on the left is the target item and the item in the space to the right is destroyed.[3]XResearch source
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3 Drag and drop the repaired item into your inventory. Any enchantments or improvements on your netherite tool will still be there or improved after you've repaired it.
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1 Open the Crafting Table menu. While this is the easiest method, you'll lose any enchantments or improvements on your netherite tools.
You'll need 2 of the same netherite tool. Their durability will combine and get a 5% repair bonus to give you one item.
2 Place your damaged items in the available spaces. You can use any spaces available in the crafting grid, but they have to be the same type of tool.
For example, you can use 2 damaged netherite axes to repair each other and make 1 netherite axe.
This could be beneficial if you have limited inventory space, as it turns 2 non-stackable items into 1 item.[4]XResearch source
3 Drag and drop the repaired item into your inventory. Since you're using a crafting table, any enchantments or improvements will be lost when you repair the item.
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1 Open the Grindstone menu. You'll see a 1x1 grid that's horizontal.
This is similar to using the crafting table where your tools will lose any enchantments or improvements. [5]XResearch source
2 Place your damaged items in the input spots. Both items need to be the same type of tool.
For example, you can use 2 damaged netherite axes to repair each other and make 1 netherite axe.
This could be useful if you have limited inventory space, as it turns 2 non-stackable items into 1 item.[6]XResearch source
3 Drag and drop the repaired item into your inventory. Since you're using a grindstone, any enchantments or improvements will be lost when you repair the item.
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If you have a Lapis Lazuli, try to get a mending enchantment.[7]XResearch source You'll need to apply the enchantment to your tool with an Anvil. Once you enchanted the tool with mending, it will repair automatically as you gain experience. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1
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Co-authored by: Zac Churchill Minecraft Specialist This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. This article has been viewed 72,635 times. 14 votes - 34% Co-authors: 4Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 72,635 Categories: Electronic Game Strategies In other languages Portuguese Japanese
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Co-authored by: Zac Churchill Minecraft Specialist This article was co-authored by Zac Churchill and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University. This article has been viewed 72,635 times. 14 votes - 34% Co-authors: 4 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 72,635 Categories: Electronic Game Strategies In other languages Portuguese Japanese 
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1 Open the Anvil menu. You'll see two open spaces. 
2 Place your damaged item and repair material in the grid. The damaged item should go in the leftmost space and the repair material (either another tool of the same type or netherite ingots) goes in the other space. 
3 Drag and drop the repaired item into your inventory. Any enchantments or improvements on your netherite tool will still be there or improved after you've repaired it. Advertisement 
1 Open the Crafting Table menu. While this is the easiest method, you'll lose any enchantments or improvements on your netherite tools. 
2 Place your damaged items in the available spaces. You can use any spaces available in the crafting grid, but they have to be the same type of tool. 
3 Drag and drop the repaired item into your inventory. Since you're using a crafting table, any enchantments or improvements will be lost when you repair the item. Advertisement 
1 Open the Grindstone menu. You'll see a 1x1 grid that's horizontal. 
2 Place your damaged items in the input spots. Both items need to be the same type of tool. 
3 Drag and drop the repaired item into your inventory. Since you're using a grindstone, any enchantments or improvements will be lost when you repair the item. Advertisement 
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