ARMOR
Helmets, chestplates, leggings, boots, and shields for protection. 43 items in this category.
A head armor piece providing 3 armor points. Part of the diamond armor set.
A chest armor piece providing 8 armor points. The single best armor slot for damage reduction.
Leg armor providing 6 armor points. Part of the diamond armor set.
Foot armor providing 3 armor points. Part of the diamond armor set.
The strongest helmet in the game. Fireproof, provides 3 armor points and 3 armor toughness with knockback resistance.
The strongest chestplate in the game. Fireproof with superior armor toughness and knockback resistance.
The strongest leggings in the game with 6 armor points, 3 toughness, and knockback resistance.
The strongest boots in the game. Fireproof and provides knockback resistance along with superior armor stats.
A defensive item held in the off-hand that blocks incoming melee and projectile attacks when raised.
Wing-like equipment worn in the chestplate slot that allows gliding and powered flight with firework rockets.
A helmet crafted from scute that provides 2 armor points and grants 10 seconds of Water Breathing when entering water.
Foot armor providing 1 armor point. Chainmail armor cannot be obtained through normal survival crafting and is found as loot or trades.
Chest armor providing 5 armor points. Chainmail armor cannot be obtained through normal survival crafting and is found as loot or trades.
Head armor providing 2 armor points. Chainmail armor cannot be obtained through normal survival crafting and is found as loot or trades.
Leg armor providing 4 armor points. Chainmail armor cannot be obtained through normal survival crafting and is found as loot or trades.
Horse armor equipped on a horse to grant 11 armor points of protection. It is the strongest horse armor in the game.
Diamond Boots that spawn already enchanted as structure loot, providing 3 armor points and 2 armor toughness. Mechanically identical to normal Diamond Boots but with random enchantments pre-applied.
Diamond Chestplate that spawns already enchanted as structure loot, providing 8 armor points and 2 armor toughness. Mechanically identical to a normal Diamond Chestplate but with random enchantments pre-applied.
Diamond Helmet that spawns already enchanted as structure loot, providing 3 armor points and 2 armor toughness. Mechanically identical to a normal Diamond Helmet but with random enchantments pre-applied.
Diamond Leggings that spawn already enchanted as structure loot, providing 6 armor points and 2 armor toughness. Mechanically identical to normal Diamond Leggings but with random enchantments pre-applied.
Iron Boots that spawn already enchanted as structure loot, providing 2 armor points. Mechanically identical to normal Iron Boots but with random enchantments pre-applied.
Iron Chestplate that spawns already enchanted as structure loot, providing 6 armor points. Mechanically identical to a normal Iron Chestplate but with random enchantments pre-applied.
Iron Helmet that spawns already enchanted as structure loot, providing 2 armor points. Mechanically identical to a normal Iron Helmet but with random enchantments pre-applied.
Iron Leggings that spawn already enchanted as structure loot, providing 5 armor points. Mechanically identical to normal Iron Leggings but with random enchantments pre-applied.
Foot armor providing 1 armor point. Wearing any piece of gold armor stops piglins from attacking.
Chest armor providing 5 armor points. Wearing any piece of gold armor stops piglins from attacking.
Head armor providing 2 armor points. Wearing any piece of gold armor stops piglins from attacking.
Horse armor equipped on a horse to grant 7 armor points of protection.
Foot armor providing 2 armor points. Crafted from four iron ingots.
Chest armor providing 6 armor points. Crafted from eight iron ingots.
Head armor providing 2 armor points. Crafted from five iron ingots.
Leg armor providing 5 armor points. Crafted from seven iron ingots.
Horse armor equipped on a horse to grant 5 armor points of protection.
Foot armor providing 1 armor point. Can be dyed any color and prevents sinking in powder snow.
Chest armor providing 3 armor points. Can be dyed any color.
Head armor providing 1 armor point. Can be dyed any color.
Leg armor providing 2 armor points. Can be dyed any color.
Horse armor equipped on a horse to grant 3 armor points of protection. It is the only horse armor that can be dyed.
Head armor providing 2 armor points that also grants the Water Breathing effect for 10 seconds while underwater. Crafted from five turtle scutes.
The leather helmet, the weakest head armor. It provides 1 armor point and can be dyed any color.
The leather chestplate, the weakest body armor. It provides 3 armor points and can be dyed any color.
An equippable armor item placed on a tamed wolf to protect it from damage. It is crafted from six armadillo scutes and can be repaired with more scutes or dyed.
Leg armor providing 3 armor points. Crafted from gold ingots; high enchantability but low durability.
About Armor in Minecraft
Counting armor items on this site gives 43, from Diamond Helmet to Golden Leggings, each armor item with a page of its own and the armor item numbers on it. Of these armor items, 22 are crafted and 21 come out of the world itself. 11 of the armor items also have a page on where to find them.
Compare armor items and the range shows: Netherite Chestplate holds 592 uses, Leather Cap only 55; Wolf Armor adds 11 armor, 11 as a set. Every armor item page repeats its own figure.
Armor, further down: Diamond Boots takes 13 enchantments, most of any armor item here; Diamond Helmet dates to 1.0, Wolf Armor to 1.20.5. Every armor item figure is Java Edition and was checked 2026-08-25.
Armor questions
How many armor items are in Minecraft?
Armor holds 43 entries, Diamond Helmet to Golden Leggings. Of these armor items, 22 come off a grid and 21 armor items do not.
Which armor item lasts longest in Minecraft?
Netherite Chestplate, at 592 uses without enchantments, tops the 38 armor items that wear out. Unbreaking stretches how long a armor item survives on average; the 592 on Netherite Chestplate stays as it is.
Can armor items be enchanted?
38 of the 43 armor items take enchantments, and Diamond Boots takes 13, more than any other armor item here. Which enchantments fit a armor item is listed on that armor item page.
Do armor items stack in Minecraft?
Stacking works for none of the armor items and not for the other 43. The number per armor item is on the armor item page, which is what you need to work out a chest of armor items.