Diamond Chestplate
A chest armor piece providing 8 armor points. The single best armor slot for damage reduction.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability528
Category
CategoryArmor
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDdiamond_chestplate
Overview
Diamond Chestplate is a piece of armor in the Armor category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and End City chest loot. It cannot be stacked, so each Diamond Chestplate occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 528 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Diamond Chestplate sits alongside 42 other Armor entries, each with its own page. As armor it absorbs incoming damage and slowly wears down, drawing on its 528 durability points; a full matching set stacks protection across the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots slots. Diamond gear is high tier, capable of handling the toughest blocks and mobs, and any diamond tool or armor piece can be upgraded to Netherite at a smithing table. When enchanted, it can carry 9 different enchantments, including Protection, Fire Protection, Blast Protection, and Projectile Protection, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Diamond ChestplateCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- End City chest loot
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Provides 8 armor points and 2 armor toughness. Cannot be worn with Elytra at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Diamond Chestplate in Minecraft?
Diamond Chestplate is crafted at a Crafting Table using Diamond. It can also be obtained through End City chest loot.
What is Diamond Chestplate used for?
Diamond Chestplate is worn for protection. A chest armor piece providing 8 armor points. The single best armor slot for damage reduction.
How many Diamond Chestplate can you stack?
Diamond Chestplate does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Diamond Chestplate be enchanted?
Yes. Diamond Chestplate can be enchanted with Protection, Fire Protection, Blast Protection, Projectile Protection, Thorns, Unbreaking, Mending, Curse of Vanishing, and Curse of Binding. Apply these at an enchanting table, with enchanted books on an anvil, or through villager trades.
How much durability does Diamond Chestplate have?
Diamond Chestplate has 528 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 528 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Diamond Chestplate added to Minecraft?
Diamond Chestplate was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Armor category in the current 1.21 release.