Overview
Oakheart features a custom gear progression system that extends beyond vanilla Netherite. Visit Hammerhand the Smith at spawn to upgrade your equipment into powerful Reforged and ultimate Hardened gear.
The Progression Path
All upgrades happen through Hammerhand the Smith, a gruff dwarf-like NPC at spawn. Each item follows a 3-tier path — click any row to see materials and enchantments.
Vanilla Netherite
Up to V
Repairable
Reforged
Level VI
Unbreaking IV (add your own Mending)
Hardened
Level VIII
Unbreakable
Hardened gear never breaks! It has the built-in Unbreakable property—no Mending needed because it never takes durability damage.
Hardened Ingots
Before crafting Hardened gear, you must create Hardened Ingots—special alloys crafted at Hammerhand's second shop.
Ingots are expensive! Each {{item:hardened_netherite_ingot}} costs 27+ Netherite and 108 emeralds. Plan your crafting carefully. There are also {{item:hardened_gold_ingot}} and {{item:hardened_copper_ingot}} used for different gear pieces.
Variant Choices: When crafting Hardened Axe, Pickaxe, or Shovel, you choose between Fortune V OR Silk Touch variants. When crafting a Hardened Trident, you choose between Loyalty (ranged + Channeling) OR Riptide (mobility). Both variants cost the same — pick based on your needs!
Why Efficiency VIII?
Efficiency VIII + Haste II beacon = instant deepslate mining
This specific breakpoint makes Hardened tools feel truly endgame. Regular mining becomes effortless.
Tips for New Smiths
Start with tools — {{item:reforged_pickaxe}} makes farming other materials easier
Expect a journey — Reforged gear takes weeks, Hardened takes months of gathering
Stockpile emeralds — You'll need hundreds of {{item:emerald_block}}
Explore all dimensions — Materials come from Overworld, Nether, End, and structures
Use Token Trader — Weekly smith materials available for vote tokens
Check crates — Vote Crate can drop smith materials ({{item:echo_shard}}, {{item:ancient_debris}})
Plan your path — Decide which Hardened items you want first
Related Pages
Reforged Gear — Complete Reforged recipes
Hardened Ingots — Ingot crafting details
Hardened Gear — Complete Hardened recipes
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