Netherite Chestplate
The strongest chestplate in the game. Fireproof with superior armor toughness and knockback resistance.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability592
Category
CategoryArmor
Version Added
Version Added1.16
Item ID
Item IDnetherite_chestplate
Overview
Netherite Chestplate is a piece of armor in the Armor category of Minecraft, obtained through smithing Table (Diamond Chestplate + Netherite Upgrade + Netherite Ingot). It cannot be stacked, so each Netherite Chestplate occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 592 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in version 1.16.
In this database, Netherite 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 592 durability points; a full matching set stacks protection across the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots slots. Netherite gear is the top tier in the game: it is fireproof, floats in lava without burning, and offers the highest durability and combat or mining performance of any material. 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.
How to Obtain
- Smithing Table (Diamond Chestplate + Netherite Upgrade + Netherite Ingot)
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Provides 8 armor points, 3 armor toughness, and 10% knockback resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Netherite Chestplate in Minecraft?
Netherite Chestplate is obtained through smithing Table (Diamond Chestplate + Netherite Upgrade + Netherite Ingot). It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Netherite Chestplate used for?
Netherite Chestplate is worn for protection. The strongest chestplate in the game. Fireproof with superior armor toughness and knockback resistance.
How many Netherite Chestplate can you stack?
Netherite Chestplate does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Netherite Chestplate be enchanted?
Yes. Netherite 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 Netherite Chestplate have?
Netherite Chestplate has 592 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 592 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Netherite Chestplate added to Minecraft?
Netherite Chestplate was added in version 1.16 and remains part of the Armor category in the current 1.21 release.