Iron Chestplate in Minecraft
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To craft Iron Chestplate, combine 8 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
- Type
- Tool / gear
- Stack size
- Does not stack
- Craftable
- Yes
- Durability
- 240
How to craft Iron Chestplate
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | |
| Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot |
| Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot | Iron Ingot |
Durability and repair
Iron Chestplate has 240 durability — that is how many uses it lasts before it breaks. You can repair it on an anvil with Iron Ingot. The Unbreaking and Mending enchantments make it last much longer.
Best enchantments for Iron Chestplate
Iron Chestplate can take these enchantments: Blast Protection, Curse of Binding, Curse of Vanishing, Fire Protection, Mending, Projectile Protection, Protection, Thorns, Unbreaking.
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
How do you craft Iron Chestplate in Minecraft?
Combine 8 Iron Ingot in a crafting table.
How much durability does Iron Chestplate have?
Iron Chestplate has 240 durability in Java Edition.
What enchantments can go on Iron Chestplate?
9 enchantments, including Blast Protection, Curse of Binding, Curse of Vanishing and Fire Protection.