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Fire Protection in Minecraft

Reduces fire and lava damage. Strong for the Nether, lava, and fire-heavy routes; outside those cases, plain Protection is usually more flexible.

Max level IV
Works on Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell
Incompatible with Blast Protection, Protection, Projectile Protection
Category Armor

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What this enchant does

Reduces fire and lava damage.

Works on: Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell

Edition: Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x

When to use it

Strong for the Nether, lava, and fire-heavy routes; outside those cases, plain Protection is usually more flexible.

Incompatible with: Blast Protection, Protection, Projectile Protection

FAQ

What does Fire Protection do?

Reduces fire and lava damage. Strong for the Nether, lava, and fire-heavy routes; outside those cases, plain Protection is usually more flexible.

Which items can use Fire Protection?

Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell

What conflicts with Fire Protection?

Blast Protection, Protection, Projectile Protection

Is Fire 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.

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