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Acquire Hardware Advancement - Minecraft
Smelt an Iron Ingot - a task advancement in the Story tab. This advancement page includes real crafting data, contextual links, and related Minecraft references, with version-aware coverage mapped across the last 11 major updates (1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11).
Acquire Hardware — advancement details
Acquire Hardware is on the Story tab of the advancements screen. It is a task frame, following Getting an Upgrade.
Advancements this unlocks
Practical Guide
Acquire Hardware is part of the Story advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Smelt an Iron Ingot This page covers its real unlock trigger and what it unlocks next.
Practical Steps
- Unlock "Getting an Upgrade" first if you haven't - it's the prerequisite for "Acquire Hardware".
- Aim to satisfy: Smelt an Iron Ingot
- The real unlock trigger is: Inventory changed.
- Completing "Acquire Hardware" unlocks 3 follow-up advancements: Isn't It Iron Pick, Hot Stuff, Suit Up.
Pro Tips
- Advancements often chain together - completing related ones nearby unlocks the next tier automatically.
- Some advancements require rare drops or specific mob interactions; farming setups can make repeat attempts much faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tab is "Acquire Hardware" in?
"Acquire Hardware" belongs to the Story advancement tab.
Do I need another advancement first?
Yes - you need to unlock "Getting an Upgrade" before "Acquire Hardware" becomes available.
Is "Acquire Hardware" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"Acquire Hardware" is a Task-tier advancement, shown with the standard square task frame in-game.
What exactly triggers "Acquire Hardware"?
The real game data lists trigger: Inventory changed.
What does "Acquire Hardware" unlock next?
Completing "Acquire Hardware" makes 3 more advancements available: Isn't It Iron Pick, Hot Stuff, Suit Up.