Netherite is a rare material in the game Minecraft, known for its strength and durability. It is used to upgrade diamond tools, weapons, and armor, making them more powerful and resistant to damage. Players can obtain netherite by combining gold ingots with ancient debris, which is found in the Nether dimension. To create netherite, players must first smelt ancient debris in a furnace to produce netherite scrap. Four netherite scraps and one gold ingot can then be combined in a crafting table to create one netherite ingot. This ingot is essential for crafting the best gear in the game.