In the late-game progression of the All The Mods (ATM) modpack series, specifically ATM9 and ATM10, the Unobtanium Smithing Template stands as one of the most significant bottlenecks for players aiming for god-tier gear. Unlike vanilla Minecraft templates, you cannot find this item in bastions or shipwrecks. It is hidden within a specific, dangerous dimension and requires a systematic approach to uncover.

To get the Unobtanium Smithing Template, you must travel to The Other dimension, locate an Allthemodium Dungeon, and search the Library rooms within that structure. In the latest versions of the modpack, you generally obtain it by defeating waves of mobs from Trial Spawners located in these libraries, or as rare loot in chests.

The Tiered Progression of All The Mods

Before hunting for the Unobtanium template, it is essential to understand your current standing in the gear hierarchy. The ATM modpacks follow a strict progression path:

  1. Netherite: The baseline vanilla end-game.
  2. Allthemodium: Found in the Deep Dark or Mining Dimension.
  3. Vibranium: Found in the Nether (Crimson/Warped Forests).
  4. Unobtanium: Found in the End Highlands.

To upgrade from Vibranium to Unobtanium, the Smithing Table requires the Unobtanium Smithing Template. Without it, your Unobtanium ingots are effectively useless for armor and tool upgrades.

Preparing for the Journey to The Other

The Other is a punishing dimension where standard survival rules are often twisted. Flight might be restricted depending on your config, and the mobs here have significantly higher health and damage values than those in the Overworld.

Crafting the Teleport Pad

To even reach the location of the template, you must first craft a Teleport Pad.

  • Recipe: Usually involves Allthemodium Nuggets and a central catalyst (like an Ender Pearl or a specific Allthemodium Ingot depending on the version).
  • Activation: Place the Teleport Pad in the Nether. Shift-right-click with an empty hand while standing on the pad to teleport to The Other. Note that placing it in the Overworld will take you to the Mining Dimension, not the dimension you need for the template.

Recommended Gear

Based on multiple playthroughs of ATM9, I strongly advise against entering an Allthemodium Dungeon with anything less than Vibranium Armor.

  • Protection: Ensure your armor is enchanted with Protection IV (or higher via Apotheosis).
  • Weaponry: A Morgan (from Mahou Tsukai) with at least 100-200 damage is ideal, but a well-enchanted Vibranium Sword will suffice.
  • Utility: Bring plenty of healing items (Golden Carrots, Potions of Regeneration, or high-tier food from Culinary Construct).

Locating the Allthemodium Dungeon

The Other is vast, and its structures are sparse. Wandering aimlessly is a recipe for frustration. The only efficient way to find the temple is by using a Structure Compass.

Using the Structure Compass

The Structure Compass is a specialized tool that points toward specific modded structures.

  • Crafting: Usually requires a Nature's Compass surrounded by Allthemodium Ingots or Netherite.
  • Configuration: Right-click the compass to open the UI, search for "Allthemodium Dungeon" (sometimes listed as allthemodium:antheneum or similar depending on the internal name), and click "Start Searching."
  • Navigation: The compass will provide you with the distance and direction. These dungeons are massive underground complexes, so you will likely need to dig down once you reach the target coordinates.

Navigating the Dungeon Layers

Allthemodium Dungeons are not like the small cobblestone rooms in vanilla. They are sprawling, multi-level fortresses made of indestructible or high-hardness blocks.

The Piglich Threat

As you explore, you will encounter Piglichs. These are the "wardens" of the dungeon. They have immense health pools (often in the thousands) and can deal massive damage. While Piglichs drop Piglich Hearts (used for other late-game crafts), they are not the source of the template. Avoid them or trap them if you are strictly there for the Smithing Template.

Finding the Library Room

The Unobtanium Smithing Template is exclusive to the Library sections of the dungeon.

  • Visual Cues: Look for rooms filled with bookshelves, lecterns, and high ceilings. There are often multiple libraries in a single dungeon, but they are usually located on the deeper levels.
  • Architecture: The library rooms are distinct from the prison cells or the main hallways. They often have a "refined" look compared to the rest of the dark stone structure.

How to Get the Template: Methods and Mechanics

Depending on whether you are playing ATM9 or the newer ATM10, the method of acquisition has shifted to align with Minecraft's 1.20+ and 1.21+ mechanics.

Method 1: Trial Spawners (Modern/ATM10 Approach)

In current versions of ATM10, the mod developers have integrated Trial Spawners into the library rooms.

  1. Find the Spawner: Inside the library, look for a spawner that looks different from the standard mossy ones. These are often surrounded by copper or specific trial-related blocks.
  2. Trigger the Challenge: When you approach, the spawner will activate, spawning waves of Evokers, Vindicators, or other high-level mobs.
  3. Survive the Waves: You must defeat every mob spawned by the Trial Spawner. This is where your high-damage weapon becomes mandatory.
  4. Claim the Reward: Once the challenge is complete, the Trial Spawner will eject loot. In many ATM configurations, the Unobtanium Smithing Template is a guaranteed drop or has a very high drop rate from these spawners after the final wave.

Method 2: Library Chests (Legacy/ATM9 Approach)

In many versions of ATM9, the template is found as traditional chest loot.

  • Chest Placement: Look behind bookshelves or on the "balcony" levels of the library rooms.
  • Rarity and Luck: The drop rate can be low. I recommend bringing items that increase your Luck attribute (such as Clover charms or Apotheosis-enchanted gear). Higher luck significantly improves the quality of the loot tables when you first open a chest.
  • The Archaeology Duster/Brush: While some players suggest using a brush on "Suspicious Blocks," this is generally for the Allthemodium or Vibranium templates in different structures (Ancient Cities/Bastions). For the Unobtanium template, focus on the chests and spawners within the Library.

The Duplication Strategy: Don't Waste Your First Find

Finding your first Unobtanium Smithing Template is a monumental task. Once you have it, do not use it immediately in the Smithing Table. If you use it to upgrade one piece of armor, the template is consumed, and you will have to find another dungeon to get another one.

The Duplication Recipe

Like vanilla templates, modded templates can be duplicated using a specific recipe. Always keep one template in your storage as a "master copy."

  • Ingredients:
    • 1x Unobtanium Smithing Template
    • 7x Vibranium Ingots (Note: It usually uses the previous tier's metal for duplication).
    • 1x End Stone (The "base" block).
  • Crafting Grid: Place the template in the top-middle slot, the End Stone in the center, and surround the rest with Vibranium Ingots.

By spending 7 Vibranium Ingots, you get 2 Unobtanium Smithing Templates back. This is expensive but significantly easier than raiding another Allthemodium Dungeon.

Combat Tips for the Allthemodium Dungeon

The mobs inside these dungeons are not your average zombies. You will face "Apotheosis Bosses" and buffed versions of vanilla mobs.

  1. Block the Doors: If you are overwhelmed, use blocks to seal off hallways. Note that some mobs in The Other might be able to break certain blocks, but standard building blocks usually hold them back for a few seconds.
  2. Focus the Evokers: In the Trial Spawners, Evokers are your primary threat because they summon Vexes. Vexes are small, fly through walls, and can bypass some armor calculations. Kill the Evokers immediately.
  3. The "Flight" Factor: If your modpack allows the use of Jetpacks or the Iron's Spells 'n Spellbooks flight spells in The Other, use them to stay on the library's chandeliers. Attacking from above makes the Trial Spawners much safer.
  4. Torches are Useless: Most dungeons in The Other have high light requirements to stop spawns, or use specialized spawners that ignore light levels. Don't rely on lighting up the place to stay safe.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"My Structure Compass isn't finding anything!"

The Allthemodium Dungeons are incredibly rare. If the compass says "No structure found," you may need to travel 5,000 to 10,000 blocks away in The Other and try again. The Other is an infinite dimension, so keep moving.

"I found a dungeon but there's no library."

Allthemodium Dungeons are procedurally generated. Occasionally, a dungeon might generate "broken" or without a library wing. If you have cleared the entire structure (usually 3-4 floors) and found no library, you will unfortunately have to find a second dungeon.

"I'm in the Library but the chests are empty (or have no template)."

If you are in a version where the template is a chest drop, and you've checked all chests, this is simply bad RNG. This is why the Trial Spawner method in ATM10 is preferred. If you are on an older version, your best bet is to increase your Luck stat and try another library room.

Summary of the Search Process

To recap the most efficient route to obtaining the Unobtanium Smithing Template:

  • Step 1: Reach the Nether and use an Allthemodium Teleport Pad to enter The Other.
  • Step 2: Use a Structure Compass set to "Allthemodium Dungeon" to find the nearest fortress.
  • Step 3: Locate the Library rooms (identifiable by bookshelves).
  • Step 4: Complete the Trial Spawner challenges or loot the hidden chests.
  • Step 5: Immediately duplicate the template using Vibranium Ingots and End Stone before using it.

Conclusion

Securing the Unobtanium Smithing Template marks the transition into the absolute end-game of All The Mods. While the journey to The Other and the subsequent dungeon crawl are fraught with danger—especially from Piglichs and trial mobs—the reward is the ability to craft armor that makes you virtually invincible. Remember to prepare your gear, bring a Structure Compass, and always prioritize duplicating your first template. With these steps, you will overcome the rarity of Unobtanium and complete your ultimate gear set.

FAQ

Can I find the Unobtanium Smithing Template in the End? No. While Unobtanium ore is found in the End Highlands, the template is strictly located in The Other dimension within Allthemodium Dungeons.

Does the Fortune enchantment help with getting the template? No, Fortune only affects ore drops. To improve your chances with chest loot, you need the Luck attribute, which is different from Fortune.

Is there a way to craft the template from scratch? By default, in ATM9 and ATM10, there is no crafting recipe for the template using raw materials. It must be found as loot or via a trial first. Once you have one, you can duplicate it.

What if I lose my only template? If you lose your only template and haven't duplicated it, you will have to find another Allthemodium Dungeon and repeat the looting/trial process. This is why keeping a "Master Copy" in a safe place is highly recommended.

Do I need a template to upgrade to Allthemodium gear? In current versions, the progression usually requires a template for each tier (Allthemodium, Vibranium, and Unobtanium). Each has its own specific template found in different locations (Ancient Cities, Bastions, and The Other Dungeons, respectively).