Enchantment

Blast Protection

Reduces explosion damage and knockback.

EnchantmentsJava & Bedrock
Blast Protection
Quick answer

Reduces explosion damage and knockback.

Maximum levelIV
Applies toAll armor pieces
Incompatible withProtection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection
Acquisition typeStandard enchantment
Anvil cost4 per level
SupportJava & Bedrock
Current versionJava 26.2
IDminecraft:blast_protection

Effect

Reduces explosion damage and knockback.

Level scaling

Each level adds explosion protection and reduces blast knockback. Level IV is the maximum on one armor piece, subject to the global enchantment-protection cap.

Practical use

Use it for end crystals, Nether beds, creepers, and TNT; general Protection IV is usually more versatile.

Compatible items

All armor pieces

How to obtain

Enchanting table, enchanted books, trading, and chest loot.

Restrictions and compatibility

Cannot be combined with: Protection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection. An anvil will not apply conflicting enchantments to one item.

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