Netherite Recycling Data Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I recycle Netherite gear into Netherite scraps?
Place your Netherite tools or armor into the top slot of a furnace or blast furnace with a valid fuel source in the bottom slot. Once smelting finishes, retrieve your recovered Netherite scraps from the output slot.
Which blocks can I use to recycle Netherite equipment?
You can smelt your gear in either a standard furnace or a blast furnace. Both workstations accept Netherite armor and tools as smelting inputs.
What items can be recycled with this data pack?
All Netherite armor pieces and Netherite tools can be recycled. This allows you to repurpose any unwanted or outdated gear into usable Netherite scraps.
Does recycling give back Netherite ingots or Netherite scraps?
Recycling equipment yields Netherite scraps, not complete ingots. You can then combine your salvaged scraps with gold ingots at a crafting table to forge new Netherite ingots.
Is a blast furnace better than a regular furnace for recycling?
Yes, a blast furnace processes Netherite tools and armor twice as fast as a standard furnace. Both methods produce the same Netherite scraps, but blasting saves time.
Can I recycle damaged or low-durability Netherite armor?
Yes, equipment durability does not prevent it from being recycled. You can smelt down heavily worn or damaged armor and tools just as easily as brand-new pieces.
What happens to enchantments on recycled Netherite gear?
Any enchantments on the item are lost when it is smelted or blasted. The furnace process only returns Netherite scraps and will not preserve or transfer enchantments.
Can I automate Netherite recycling with hoppers?
Yes, because the pack utilizes standard furnace and blast furnace recipes, normal hopper automation works. You can feed equipment through the top hopper, fuel from the side, and extract scraps from the bottom.
Why is my Netherite equipment not smelting?
Check that you are using a furnace or blast furnace rather than a smoker, and ensure a working fuel source is loaded. If it still does not smelt, confirm that the data pack is enabled in your world.
Do players need to install anything to recycle gear on a multiplayer server?
No, data packs run entirely on the server. As long as the server has the data pack active, all connected players can use furnaces and blast furnaces to recycle Netherite equipment.