Cover Me in Debris
Get a full suit of Netherite armor
Overview
Cover Me in Debris is a challenge advancement in the Nether tab of Minecraft's advancement system, carrying the in-game description "Get a full suit of Netherite armor." It branches directly off Hidden in the Depths, so that earlier advancement is its prerequisite and must be earned first. The Nether tab covers advancements for exploring and conquering the Nether dimension, from entering the portal to brewing potions. Cover Me in Debris was added in Minecraft 1.16, from the Nether Update, and remains part of the current 1.21 advancement set.
It is rated Expert difficulty on this site: extremely difficult challenges that require extensive game knowledge and dedication. Because it is flagged as a challenge advancement, completing Cover Me in Debris makes a special toast and a sound play, and its frame in the advancement screen is the magenta challenge style rather than a normal square. Challenges are the hardest tier and usually represent a milestone rather than routine progress. Nothing else in the tree depends on it, so it is a leaf at the tip of its branch.
In tree terms, Cover Me in Debris sits second along its line: the full path from the Nether root reads Nether -> Hidden in the Depths -> Cover Me in Debris. That means 2 advancements must be completed before this one becomes available, and Cover Me in Debris is one of 22 total advancements in the Nether tab. No other advancement shares its parent, so it is the only thing that branches from Hidden in the Depths.
How to Complete Cover Me in Debris
Earning Cover Me in Debris comes down to the following, performed in order:
- Obtain 4 netherite ingots (each requires 4 netherite scraps + 4 gold ingots) and use a smithing table to upgrade each piece of diamond armor.
- Requires 16 ancient debris total, plus the diamond armor set.
Tips & Fastest Route
Tips & Fastest Route- Fastest route: Smith all four diamond pieces into netherite using 4 netherite ingots, then wear the full set.
- Each netherite ingot needs 4 netherite scrap and 4 gold ingots, so the set costs 16 ancient debris.
- A netherite upgrade smithing template is required in the smithing table for each piece.
- Make sure Hidden in the Depths is already ticked off before you start, otherwise Cover Me in Debris will not be tracked even if you perform the steps correctly.
- As a challenge advancement this is best saved until you are well-equipped; rushing Cover Me in Debris underprepared is the usual reason attempts fail, so gather everything the steps above require before you commit.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes- Remember that Cover Me in Debris will not appear as available until Hidden in the Depths is done, since the game only tracks an advancement once its parent has been unlocked.
Reward & What It Unlocks
Reward & What It UnlocksCompleting Cover Me in Debris grants 100 experience points, reflecting its status as a challenge — challenge advancements pay out far more XP than ordinary tasks. The XP drops at your position the moment the advancement fires.
It is a leaf advancement, so nothing further unlocks from it; it stands as a completed tip of its branch.
Details
- Advancement ID
minecraft:nether/netherite_armor- Icon Item
- Netherite Chestplate
- Category
- Nether
- Difficulty
- Expert
- XP Reward
- 100 XP
- Version Added
- 1.16
Advancement ID
Category
Version AddedAdvancement Tree
Parent Advancement
Child Advancements
Cover Me in Debris Advancement FAQ
How do you get the Cover Me in Debris advancement in Minecraft?
Smith all four diamond pieces into netherite using 4 netherite ingots, then wear the full set. In full, obtain 4 netherite ingots (each requires 4 netherite scraps + 4 gold ingots) and use a smithing table to upgrade each piece of diamond armor. Requires 16 ancient debris total, plus the diamond armor set.
What do you need for Cover Me in Debris?
Before you can work on it you must have completed Hidden in the Depths. Obtain 4 netherite ingots (each requires 4 netherite scraps + 4 gold ingots) and use a smithing table to upgrade each piece of diamond armor. Requires 16 ancient debris total, plus the diamond armor set.
Which advancement tab is Cover Me in Debris in?
Cover Me in Debris is in the Nether tab, hanging beneath Hidden in the Depths. Its in-game advancement ID is minecraft:nether/netherite_armor.
Is Cover Me in Debris part of the Hidden in the Depths branch?
Yes. Cover Me in Debris sits directly below Hidden in the Depths in the Nether tree, so you must earn Hidden in the Depths first. It is a leaf, so nothing further unlocks from it.
How much XP does Cover Me in Debris give and how hard is it?
Cover Me in Debris awards 100 XP and is rated Expert difficulty, and it is a challenge advancement (the hardest tier, with a special completion toast).
When was Cover Me in Debris added to Minecraft?
Cover Me in Debris was added in Minecraft Java Edition 1.16 and is present in the current 1.21 advancement set.