The die (100) for producing metallic die-cast components, with at least one mold cavity defining and contour predetermining shell member (110) and with at least one supporting structure (120) on which the shell element (110) is attached. The shell member (110) has a layered structure, with two formed of different materials and interconnected layers (112, 113), said reaching directly to the molten metal in contact cap layer (112) consists of a wear-resistant material and the supporting layer underneath (113 ) is formed of a material with good heat conduction properties.