Reduces explosion damage and knockback.
Works on: Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell
Edition: Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x
Dedicated enchant page - Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x
Blast Protection in Minecraft
Reduces explosion damage and knockback. Useful for creepers, TNT, and explosion-heavy situations; on a general armor set it often loses to plain Protection.
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Useful for creepers, TNT, and explosion-heavy situations; on a general armor set it often loses to plain Protection.
Incompatible with: Fire Protection, Protection, Projectile Protection
FAQ
What does Blast Protection do?
Reduces explosion damage and knockback. Useful for creepers, TNT, and explosion-heavy situations; on a general armor set it often loses to plain Protection.
Which items can use Blast Protection?
Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell
What conflicts with Blast Protection?
Fire Protection, Protection, Projectile Protection
Is Blast Protection different between Java and Bedrock?
This enchant exists in both Java 26.x and Bedrock 26.x. If behavior differs, the effect summary and calculator notes cover that. Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x.
Related resources
Fire Protection
ArmorReduces fire and lava damage.
Projectile Protection
ArmorReduces projectile damage.
Protection
ArmorReduces most incoming damage.
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