Projectile Protection Enchantment in Minecraft
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Projectile Protection reduces damage from arrows, tridents and other projectiles. Its maximum level is Projectile Protection IV and it goes on any armor piece.
- Max level
- IV
- Goes on
- Any armor piece
- Treasure only
- No
- Curse
- No
What does Projectile Protection do?
Reduces damage from arrows, tridents and other projectiles.
How to get Projectile 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 Projectile Protection
Projectile Protection cannot be combined on the same item with Blast Protection, Fire Protection or Protection.
Items that can have Projectile 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 Projectile Protection do in Minecraft?
Reduces damage from arrows, tridents and other projectiles.
What is the max level of Projectile Protection?
The highest level is Projectile Protection IV.
Can you combine Projectile Protection with other enchantments?
Not with Blast Protection, Fire Protection or Protection.