Why are Minecraft armor trims often ignored while players explore dangerous structures?

Not too long ago, Mojang Studios introduced armor trim smithing templates for Minecraft. These are items that can be used to add custom designs to armor parts. Since players are usually unable to show off their skins due to the armor, the developer provided a method to add designs to the protection gear itself. There are different types of armor trims that can be found as chest loot from various structures.

However, when players are in a difficult structure, they might not always prioritize a cosmetic item while looting. This article explores why players often ignore Minecraft armor trims while exploring dangerous structures.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Minecraft armor trims might not be a top priority while looting difficult structures

Focus on looting useful items from difficult Minecraft structures

When players enter difficult structures like end cities, ancient cities, woodland mansions, and strongholds, they will almost always focus on defeating strong hostile enemies and looting valuable items.

These valuable items can be anything, from totems of undying, emeralds, diamonds, diamond gear, or enchanted books. However, some armor trims also tend to generate in these structures as chest loot.

While looting chests, players are usually wary when it comes to inventory space. Hence, they tend to prioritize items that they loot. Since armor trims only offer cosmetic features to players, they are almost always left behind, especially if they have already applied a design on their main armor set.

For example, when comparing armor trim and diamonds, most players would pick the valuable mineral over an item that can only offer armor customization.

Moreover, if the chest offers some positive enchantments and potions that can be used to survive better in the structure or ahead in the game, they can also be prioritized over armor trims.

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Armor trims generating in difficult structures might not be used too often in Minecraft

Armor trims found in difficult structures might never be picked up (Image via Mojang Studios)

It is safe to say that not all armor trims are ignored by players. Many can be found randomly in regular structures. Moreover, the charm of a new cosmetic item can lure players into choosing to loot it over more useful items.

However, armor trims present in extremely difficult structures, especially where some of the best Minecraft items are present as chest loot, might lose their purpose. This is because very few players pick them up and use them.

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The only upside of looting armor trims from dangerous areas in Minecraft

Armor trims can be duplicated with diamonds and certain blocks (Image via Mojang Studios)

While armor trims might not be the most important item found in chest loot, players only need to obtain each of them once. Mojang Studios made sure that they do not become items that need to be found repeatedly. Similar to the armor trim's texture, the developer added a feature to duplicate it with diamonds and a particular block.

This makes armor trim somewhat worth picking up, even if they are in dangerous areas and structures.