Turtle Shell in Minecraft
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To craft Turtle Shell, combine 5 Turtle Scute in a crafting table.
- Type
- Tool / gear
- Stack size
- Does not stack
- Craftable
- Yes
- Durability
- 275
How to craft Turtle Shell
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Turtle Scute | Turtle Scute | Turtle Scute |
| Turtle Scute | Turtle Scute | |
Durability and repair
Turtle Shell has 275 durability — that is how many uses it lasts before it breaks. You can repair it on an anvil with Turtle Scute. The Unbreaking and Mending enchantments make it last much longer.
Best enchantments for Turtle Shell
Turtle Shell can take these enchantments: Aqua Affinity, Blast Protection, Curse of Binding, Curse of Vanishing, Fire Protection, Mending, Projectile Protection, Protection, Respiration, 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 Turtle Shell in Minecraft?
Combine 5 Turtle Scute in a crafting table.
How much durability does Turtle Shell have?
Turtle Shell has 275 durability in Java Edition.
What enchantments can go on Turtle Shell?
11 enchantments, including Aqua Affinity, Blast Protection, Curse of Binding and Curse of Vanishing.