Trims Expanded
Armor trims revolutionized self-expression in Minecraft, but the vanilla selection can feel limited after a while. Trims Expanded is a community-crafted data pack that injects a massive dose of creativity into the smithing table, offering over a dozen fresh materials and several elusive patterns. Whether you are a builder who wants to match your favorite block palette or an explorer hungry for new loot, this add-on turns every armor piece into a canvas. Just remember: the required resource pack is not optional—it is the visual backbone that makes these trims shine.
What Is Trims Expanded?
Trims Expanded is a data pack and resource pack duo designed to broaden the armor customization system introduced in Minecraft 1.20. The data pack handles the logic, recipes, and loot table injections, while the resource pack provides the textures and models. Without the resource pack, the new trims will appear as missing textures, so always pair them together. The add-on is fully compatible with vanilla Minecraft and does not require any mod loader, making it a straightforward drop-in enhancement for your worlds.
New Trim Materials
The heart of Trims Expanded lies in its inventive material list. Each material applies a distinct color and texture to your armor, allowing combinations that were previously impossible. Here is the full roster of new trim materials you can collect and use:
- Armadillo Scute
- Breeze Rod
- Coal
- Dragon's Breath
- Echo Shard
- Enchanted Golden Apple
- Ender Pearl
- Fire Charge
- Glowstone Dust
- Leather
- Nether Brick
- Poisonous Potato (acts as the Amber Gem from the potato snapshot)
- Popped Chorus Fruit
- Prismarine Shard
- Rabbit Hide
- Slime Ball
These materials range from common mob drops to rare treasures, encouraging you to explore every corner of the Overworld, Nether, and End. The Poisonous Potato material is a playful nod to the scrapped Amber Gem, giving that humble tuber a moment of glory.
New Armor Trim Patterns
Trims Expanded also introduces a set of unique smithing templates, each with its own acquisition method. Some are found in structure chests, others are gifts from pets, and a few require a bit of crafting detective work. Here is where to locate them:
- Danger (Mossy Cobblestone) – found in Dungeon chests.
- Shell (Sandstone) – found in Buried Treasure chests.
- Plated (Smooth Stone) – found in Village Weaponsmith and Armourer chests.
- Margin (Smooth Stone) – also found in Village Weaponsmith and Armourer chests.
- Verdant (Packed Mud) – obtained through Sniffer digging.
- Heart (Pink Concrete) – brought to you by tamed Cats in the morning.
- ??? (Netherrack) – obtained with crafting.
- ??? (Block of Emerald) – obtained with crafting.
- ??? (Block of Gold) – obtained with crafting.
The three secret patterns are not found in loot tables; instead, you must use the template duplication recipe with the corresponding block instead of a template. A close look at the gallery preview images will reveal the exact ingredients, so keep your eyes peeled. This puzzle-like approach adds a rewarding layer of discovery for players who enjoy experimentation.
How to Install Trims Expanded for Minecraft
Installing Trims Expanded is simple, but it requires two components. First, download the data pack and the resource pack from the official source. Place the data pack in the datapacks folder of your world save, and load the resource pack from the in-game resource pack menu. Make sure both are active before you start smithing. The add-on works on Minecraft 1.20 and later versions, including the latest updates, and is compatible with singleplayer, multiplayer, and realms as long as the resource pack is applied client-side.
If you want a hassle-free setup, the foxygame.net launcher includes Trims Expanded in its curated add-on catalog, allowing a one-click installation that automatically places both the data pack and resource pack in the correct directories. This launcher also keeps the add-on updated across Minecraft versions, so you never miss a new pattern or material tweak.
Compatibility with Other Add-ons
Trims Expanded is designed to play nicely with several popular armor and trim modifications. The data pack has been tested and confirmed compatible with:
- Frost Armour Trim (SingularityGames)
- Trimmable Tools (Apollo)
- Elytra Trims (KikuGie)
- More Armor Trims (masik16u)
- Alex's Caves (sbom_xela)
This means you can stack Trims Expanded alongside these projects to create an even richer customization ecosystem. The resource pack does not overwrite vanilla textures, so your existing trim designs remain intact while you gain access to the new ones.
Why Download Trims Expanded?
Beyond the sheer variety, Trims Expanded respects Minecraft's core progression. Materials like Dragon's Breath and Echo Shards reward late-game adventurers, while Leather and Coal are accessible early on. The patterns encourage revisiting structures you might otherwise ignore, such as dungeons and village chests, and the Sniffer gains a new purpose with the Verdant trim. The Heart pattern, gifted by your feline companion, adds a charming daily ritual to your base. Every addition feels intentional and balanced, avoiding power creep while maximizing aesthetic potential.
For builders and roleplayers, the expanded palette is a game-changer. You can now match armor to terracotta builds, prismarine temples, or nether fortresses with precision. The secret crafting patterns also invite community collaboration, as players share their discoveries on forums and in-game. Trims Expanded for Minecraft is more than a data pack—it is a love letter to the art of armor customization.