Turtle Helmet
A helmet crafted from scute that provides 2 armor points and grants 10 seconds of Water Breathing when entering water.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability275
Category
CategoryArmor
Version Added
Version Added1.13
Item ID
Item IDturtle_helmet
Overview
Turtle Helmet is a piece of armor in the Armor category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Turtle Helmet occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 275 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in version 1.13.
In this database, Turtle Helmet sits alongside 42 other Armor entries, each with its own page. As armor it absorbs incoming damage and slowly wears down, drawing on its 275 durability points; a full matching set stacks protection across the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots slots. When enchanted, it can carry 11 different enchantments, including Protection, Fire Protection, Blast Protection, and Projectile Protection, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Turtle HelmetCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Grants Water Breathing for 10 seconds upon entering water. Scutes drop from baby turtles growing up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Turtle Helmet in Minecraft?
Turtle Helmet is crafted at a Crafting Table using Scute.
What is Turtle Helmet used for?
Turtle Helmet is worn for protection. A helmet crafted from scute that provides 2 armor points and grants 10 seconds of Water Breathing when entering water.
How many Turtle Helmet can you stack?
Turtle Helmet does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Turtle Helmet be enchanted?
Yes. Turtle Helmet can be enchanted with Protection, Fire Protection, Blast Protection, Projectile Protection, Respiration, Aqua Affinity, 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 Turtle Helmet have?
Turtle Helmet has 275 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 275 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Turtle Helmet added to Minecraft?
Turtle Helmet was added in version 1.13 and remains part of the Armor category in the current 1.21 release.