Turtle Shell
Head armor providing 2 armor points that also grants the Water Breathing effect for 10 seconds while underwater. Crafted from five turtle scutes.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability275
Category
CategoryArmor
Version Added
Version Added1.13
Item ID
Item IDturtle_shell
Overview
Turtle Shell is a piece of armor in the Armor category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Turtle Shell 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 Shell 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 ShellCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Worn in the helmet slot. Grants Water Breathing for 10 seconds on entering water and can also be used as a brewing ingredient for the Potion of the Turtle Master.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Turtle Shell in Minecraft?
Turtle Shell is crafted at a Crafting Table using Turtle Scute.
What is Turtle Shell used for?
Turtle Shell is worn for protection. Head armor providing 2 armor points that also grants the Water Breathing effect for 10 seconds while underwater. Crafted from five turtle scutes.
How many Turtle Shell can you stack?
Turtle Shell does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Turtle Shell be enchanted?
Yes. Turtle Shell 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 Shell have?
Turtle Shell 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 Shell added to Minecraft?
Turtle Shell was added in version 1.13 and remains part of the Armor category in the current 1.21 release.