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Minecraft's Trails & Tales update brought plenty of new features to the game, including the ability for players to customize their armor through a process called armor trimming. This is accomplished by combining a smithing template item with resources like emeralds, diamonds, etc. This can result in an immense amount of customizations and combinations.
Overall, vanilla Minecraft possesses 16 different armor trim patterns, and players are always free to experiment with different colors or to mix and match patterns. Since trims can be placed on each piece of armor independently, fans can really flex their creative muscles across most armor types.
But which armor trims are the best in Minecraft 1.20? It isn't a bad time to take a look and rank them based on their appearance and rarity.
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Note: This ranking is subjective and reflects the opinions of the writer
Ranking the best armor trims in Minecraft based on visual appeal and rarity
16) Vex
Aside from the helmet pattern that takes on the visage of vex mobs, the vex armor trim isn't all that eye-popping when it comes to visual appeal. It's fairly straightforward, creating dividing lines across players' armor.
Moreover, vex trims' templates have a 50% drop rate in woodland mansion chests, so they're not exactly difficult to obtain.
15) Wild
Despite having a pretty intriguing look across all of its armor patterns, wild smithing templates are pretty easy to find. They can be looted from jungle temple chests with a 33.3% chance of appearing.
Fans may have to open up a few extra chests to get a full set, but the tribal-styled appearance of this armor trim may be worth the trouble.
14) Sentry
Coupling an intriguing geometric pattern and a 25% drop rate in pillager outpost chests, the Sentry armor trim is a great balance of appeal and accessibility.
The glyph-like leg pattern, in particular, can be eye-catching when combined with other patterns, which is something for fans to consider as they battle pillagers and swipe away their smithing templates.
13) Coast
Sometimes, simplicity pays off in droves. Such is the case with the Coast armor trim, which can be found in shipwreck loot chests with a 16.7% probability.
The Coast armor trim pattern has a very streamlined approach, which is great for more futuristic or minimalist armor designs. It looks particularly great with vibrant color choices.
12) Eye
Found in Minecraft's stronghold library and altar chests with a 100% and 10% chance to appear, respectively, the Eye smithing templates create a very visually satisfying pattern.
The standout design is evident when it is placed on a chestplate, creating the appearance of an Ender Pearl or Eye of Ender. With the right coloration, players could make a chestplate pattern that really stands out.
11) Dune
Blending the chestplate design similar to the Eye pattern and the geometric qualities of patterns like the Coast, the Dune armor trim is evocative of something ancient that has resurfaced.
This certainly fits the bill as well since Dune smithing templates have a 14.3% chance of appearing in loot chests found within Minecraft's desert pyramids.
10) Wayfinder
Wayfinder armor trims aren't exactly the most riveting when it comes to appearance. Be that as it may, they're rare, which brings up their overall value and ranking a bit.
To be more specific, these trim templates can only be obtained by brushing suspicious gravel in trail ruins. Even then, there's a mere 8.3% chance of a template dropping.
9) Tide
The Tide armor trim is a particularly interesting case among its counterparts, as it's the only pattern whose smithing template drops from killing a mob.
Minecraft players who slay Elder Guardian mobs have a 20% chance that one template will drop. When players do snag this trim, it's hard not to appreciate the angular and crested design it carries across all armor pieces.
8) Raiser
If Minecraft fans are searching for a wavy or horizontal pattern for their armor trim, the Raiser pattern may very well be worth searching out.
Like some smithing templates, those connected to the Raiser pattern will be found in suspicious gravel blocks and must be brushed within trail ruin structures with an 8.3% drop chance. Still, they don't look too bad, especially when players collect a full set.
7) Shaper
The Shaper may be worth seeking out for Minecraft players who are fans of an armor trim that is more arched and curved compared to most of its counterparts.
It has a great minimalist approach to its design, but unfortunately, players will have to work pretty hard to snag it in Survival Mode. This is due to it only having an 8.3% appearance rate when trail ruin's suspicious gravel is brushed.
6) Host
For a streamlined yet visually satisfying approach to armor customization, Minecraft fans can rely on the Host armor trim. Like some other options, this trim's template has an 8.3% chance of dropping when a suspicious gravel block is brushed in trail ruins.
Be that as it may, the Host armor trim looks particularly appealing when assembled as a full set, but experimentation is encouraged.
5) Snout
If Minecraft fans are willing to brave the dangers of the Nether, they can find smithing templates for the Snout armor trim in bastion remnant chests at an 8.3% drop rate.
This armor trim isn't exactly reminiscent of piglins found in the Nether, but it carries itself with a certain style that they might appreciate. The tassel-like legging pattern, in particular, is an excellent touch.
4) Spire
Although the helmet and leg portions of the Spire armor trim may not be anything to write home about, the chest and boot pieces are another story. They exhibit an eye-catching checkerboard-style pattern on the arm and feet of the armor, which looks pretty great when combined with other trim designs.
However, to get this armor trim in the first place, players will need to loot End City chests with a 6.7% success rate.
3) Rib
For a skeleton-esque approach to a Minecraft player's armor, the Rib armor trim is one of the best options available. With just a few dashes on the sides of the armor, this design fits perfectly on its own and in combinations.
Whatever the case may be, fans can snag this armor trim's template by looting Nether fortress chests. They'll only have a 6.7% chance of finding a template when they do.
2) Ward
For a spooky or spectral design, Minecraft fans may want to give the Ward armor trim some consideration, or its chest piece pattern at least. Doing so won't be easy, as these smithing templates can only be found within chests in ancient cities at a 5% drop rate.
Regardless, the chest pattern for this armor trim takes on the visage of the souls held within the Warden's chest, which is certainly a bit creepy.
1) Silence
Silence is Minecraft's rarest armor trim as of the 1.20 update, but snagging a full set looks and feels fantastic due to its rarity and Warden-based appearance. The trim patterns take on a ribcage visage for the chestplate while combining lined panel-like designs on the helmet and leggings. The boots being divided between two colors is also an excellent touch.
As previously noted, Minecraft players won't have the easiest time getting even one Silence armor trim in Survival Mode. This is because they're only found in ancient city chests and only have a 1.2% spawn chance within them.
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