Reduces fire and lava damage.
Works on: Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell
Edition: Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x
Dedicated enchant page - Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x
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.
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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.
Related resources
Blast Protection
ArmorReduces explosion damage and knockback.
Projectile Protection
ArmorReduces projectile damage.
Protection
ArmorReduces most incoming damage.
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