Upgrading to Netherite Chests via Smithing Transform

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Smithing Transform in Iron Chests: Restocked allows players to forge ultimate blast-resistant Netherite storage containers and upgrade kits at a vanilla smithing table.

The Progression from Diamond to Netherite Storage

Expanding chest capacity from humble wooden boxes to indestructible vault lockers follows an established metallurgical ladder:

Early-game storage begins with basic timber containers upgraded into a sturdy Iron Chest or compact Iron Barrel.
Smelting gold ingots allows players to expand capacity further by crafting a spacious Gold Chest or Gold Barrel.
Reaching deep subterranean depths unlocks diamond storage, allowing fabrication of a massive Diamond Chest or Diamond Barrel.
While diamond containers offer immense item capacity, they remain vulnerable to explosive creeper blasts and accidental lava immersion.
The ultimate tier of secure storage is achieved through Netherite metallurgy, producing fireproof containers that survive extreme catastrophic disasters.
In addition to standard metal chests, players can craft decorative novelty units such as the comical Dirt Chest or transparent Crystal Chest.

Upgrading Containers at the Smithing Table

Transitioning diamond storage into Netherite requires utilizing the vanilla Smithing Transform mechanics:

Place a vanilla smithing table inside your storage vault or subterranean fortress workshop.
Insert a Diamond Chest into the base equipment slot of the smithing table.
Place a refined Netherite Ingot into the secondary material slot to initiate the metallurgical bonding process.
The smithing table reinforces the diamond container, producing an indestructible, obsidian-hued Netherite Chest.
Players who prefer barrel layouts can place a Diamond Barrel with a Netherite Ingot to forge a Netherite Barrel.
Alternatively, combine a Diamond Chest Upgrade with a Netherite Ingot to craft a modular Netherite Chest Upgrade.
Applying a Netherite Chest Upgrade directly onto existing diamond chests transforms them instantly without spilling stored contents.
Moving loaded Netherite containers without dropping internal inventories is easily accomplished using an Iron Dolly or Diamond Dolly.
Netherite chests provide the ultimate disaster-proof containment for your most prized enchanted relics and precious minerals.
Setting up organized multi-tier vault rooms secured by Netherite containers creates an impenetrable treasury for late-game survival bases.
Storing high-value enchanted gear inside Netherite containers guarantees total protection against accidental lava spills and catastrophic explosions.