Fire Protection Enchantment in Minecraft
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Fire Protection reduces fire damage and burn time. Its maximum level is Fire Protection IV and it goes on any armor piece.
- Max level
- IV
- Goes on
- Any armor piece
- Treasure only
- No
- Curse
- No
What does Fire Protection do?
Reduces fire damage and burn time.
How to get Fire Protection
- ✨ From an enchanting table.
- 📚 As an enchanted book from librarian villagers.
- 🧭 On enchanted books in chest loot and from fishing.
- 🔨 Combine an enchanted book with your item on an anvil.
Enchantments that conflict with Fire Protection
Fire Protection cannot be combined on the same item with Blast Protection, Projectile Protection or Protection.
Items that can have Fire Protection
- Turtle Shell
- Leather Cap
- Leather Tunic
- Leather Pants
- Leather Boots
- Copper Helmet
- Copper Chestplate
- Copper Leggings
- Copper Boots
- Chainmail Helmet
- Chainmail Chestplate
- Chainmail Leggings
- Chainmail Boots
- Iron Helmet
- Iron Chestplate
- Iron Leggings
- Iron Boots
- Diamond Helmet
- Diamond Chestplate
- Diamond Leggings
- Diamond Boots
- Golden Helmet
- Golden Chestplate
- Golden Leggings
- Golden Boots
- Netherite Helmet
- Netherite Chestplate
- Netherite Leggings
- Netherite Boots
Rarity weight: 5 — fairly common.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What does Fire Protection do in Minecraft?
Reduces fire damage and burn time.
What is the max level of Fire Protection?
The highest level is Fire Protection IV.
Can you combine Fire Protection with other enchantments?
Not with Blast Protection, Projectile Protection or Protection.