The most critical change is the introduction of the .
: Upgrading now requires a Smithing Table containing: 1 Netherite Upgrade Template 1 piece of Diamond Gear 1 Netherite Ingot Performance & Stats Migrated Netherite Armor!
: Each piece provides +1 Knockback Resistance , making you much harder to push around in combat. The most critical change is the introduction of the
: Netherite gear floats in lava and does not burn if you die. Community Consensus Migrated Netherite Armor!
Despite the increased difficulty to obtain it, the base protection stats remain identical to diamond gear. : Both provide 20 points (the full armor bar).
“I personally like the change to Netherite upgrading. It was far too easy, all you needed was some beds and fire resistance potions.” Minecraft Feedback