Reduces most incoming 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
Protection in Minecraft
Reduces most incoming damage. The default all-purpose armor enchant; usually the best survival baseline unless you need a narrow specialist set.
This link opens the calculator with the enchant and a matching item already selected.
The default all-purpose armor enchant; usually the best survival baseline unless you need a narrow specialist set.
Incompatible with: Blast Protection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection
FAQ
What does Protection do?
Reduces most incoming damage. The default all-purpose armor enchant; usually the best survival baseline unless you need a narrow specialist set.
Which items can use Protection?
Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell
What conflicts with Protection?
Blast Protection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection
Is 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.
Fire Protection
ArmorReduces fire and lava damage.
Projectile Protection
ArmorReduces projectile damage.
Return to the full wiki index with item filters, search, and every enchant page.
Anvil calculator
CalculatorOpen the calculator and estimate the book order and total level cost for this enchant.