Protection Enchantment in Minecraft
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Protection reduces most kinds of damage. Its maximum level is Protection IV and it goes on any armor piece.
- Max level
- IV
- Goes on
- Any armor piece
- Treasure only
- No
- Curse
- No
What does Protection do?
Reduces most kinds of damage.
How to get 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 Protection
Protection cannot be combined on the same item with Blast Protection, Fire Protection or Projectile Protection.
Items that can have 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: 10 — one of the most common enchantments.
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 Protection do in Minecraft?
Reduces most kinds of damage.
What is the max level of Protection?
The highest level is Protection IV.
Can you combine Protection with other enchantments?
Not with Blast Protection, Fire Protection or Projectile Protection.