Iron Chestplate
Chest armor providing 6 armor points. Crafted from eight iron ingots.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability240
Category
CategoryArmor
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDiron_chestplate
Overview
Iron Chestplate is a piece of armor in the Armor category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, mob drops, trading with villagers, and chest loot. It cannot be stacked, so each Iron Chestplate occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 240 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, Iron 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 240 durability points; a full matching set stacks protection across the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots slots. Iron is the dependable mid-game material, striking a practical balance between durability and performance that makes it the workhorse choice for most players. 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
Iron ChestplateCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mob drops
- Trading
- Chest loot
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Iron Chestplate in Minecraft?
Iron Chestplate is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot. It can also be obtained through mob drops, trading with villagers, and chest loot.
What is Iron Chestplate used for?
Iron Chestplate is worn for protection. Chest armor providing 6 armor points. Crafted from eight iron ingots.
How many Iron Chestplate can you stack?
Iron Chestplate does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Iron Chestplate be enchanted?
Yes. Iron 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 Iron Chestplate have?
Iron Chestplate has 240 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 240 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Iron Chestplate added to Minecraft?
Iron Chestplate was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Armor category in the current 1.21 release.