Pixel art illustration of a dark stone smithing template tablet carved with a sculk swirl

Minecraft Java Item ID

Silence Armor Trim ID

The Silence Armor Trim smithing template is a rare item used at a smithing table to apply the Silence Armor Trim design to armor or to upgrade gear. It can be duplicated with diamonds once obtained, though the original must be found first.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template

Silence Armor Trim Item Facts

CategoryMaterials

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Silence Armor Trim

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Silence Armor Trim

Crafting Recipe

Diamond	Silence Armor Trim	Diamond
Diamond	Cobbled Deepslate	Diamond
Diamond	Diamond	Diamond

Crafting table recipe — makes 2 × Silence Armor Trim.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Silence Armor Trim instantly.

Silence Armor Trim in Minecraft: The Rarest Smithing Template

Quick answer: Use minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template in Java Edition commands. The silence trim is rare loot from ancient city chests in the deep dark, famous as the hardest armor trim to find, and it duplicates with cobbled deepslate and diamonds.

Hunting the rarest trim

Silence trim only appears in ancient city chests, and the per-chest chance is low, so expect to loot several cities or get lucky. Cities sit deep underground, most reliably beneath tall mountain ranges, and are defended by sculk sensors, shriekers, and the Warden.

Move on wool, crouch everywhere, and break or wool-block every shrieker near chests before opening them. A single triggered Warden can end the run and your hardcore world, so slow looting beats fast looting here.

Source: ancient city chests, low drop chance.
Find deep dark under mountain biomes.
Duplication: template + 7 diamonds + 1 cobbled deepslate.

Why players want it

Beyond rarity bragging rights, the silence pattern is one of the most detailed trim designs, with sharp interlocking lines that read well in dark materials like amethyst or netherite on netherite armor.

As with every trim, apply it at a smithing table with the armor piece and a color material, and duplicate the template first so the collection never runs dry.

Silence Armor Trim Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template

Silence Armor Trim FAQ

What is the item ID for Silence Armor Trim?

The item ID for Silence Armor Trim is minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Silence Armor Trim in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:silence_armor_trim_smithing_template 1 to give the nearest player one Silence Armor Trim. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Silence Armor Trim can stack in one slot?

Silence Armor Trim stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Silence Armor Trim?

Silence Armor Trim is crafted on a crafting table with 7 diamonds, 1 silence armor trim and 1 cobbled deepslate, which yields 2 Silence Armor Trim.

What is the rarest armor trim in Minecraft?

The silence armor trim is generally considered the rarest, because it only drops from ancient city chests at a low rate, and reaching those chests means sneaking past sculk shriekers and the Warden in the deep dark.

How do you duplicate the silence armor trim?

Combine the template with seven diamonds and one cobbled deepslate in a crafting grid. The original template is returned with a copy, so duplicate before applying any trim at the smithing table.

Can you get the silence trim without the Warden spawning?

Yes. Shriekers only summon the Warden after multiple activations, and breaking or covering shriekers with wool disables them. Crouch-walking, wool pathways, and patience let you loot an entire city without a single Warden.