Protection Enchantment Guide

Protection has a maximum level of 4 in the captured Java 26.3 enchantment data. Check supported equipment and incompatible enchantments before spending books or levels.

Supported equipment

The following item IDs are supported in this game-data snapshot. Tags and modded equipment may differ.

• Leather Boots (minecraft:leather_boots)
• Copper Boots (minecraft:copper_boots)
• Chainmail Boots (minecraft:chainmail_boots)
• Golden Boots (minecraft:golden_boots)
• Iron Boots (minecraft:iron_boots)
• Diamond Boots (minecraft:diamond_boots)
• Netherite Boots (minecraft:netherite_boots)
• Leather Leggings (minecraft:leather_leggings)
• Copper Leggings (minecraft:copper_leggings)
• Chainmail Leggings (minecraft:chainmail_leggings)
• Golden Leggings (minecraft:golden_leggings)
• Iron Leggings (minecraft:iron_leggings)
• Diamond Leggings (minecraft:diamond_leggings)
• Netherite Leggings (minecraft:netherite_leggings)
• Leather Chestplate (minecraft:leather_chestplate)
• Copper Chestplate (minecraft:copper_chestplate)
• Chainmail Chestplate (minecraft:chainmail_chestplate)
• Golden Chestplate (minecraft:golden_chestplate)
• Iron Chestplate (minecraft:iron_chestplate)
• Diamond Chestplate (minecraft:diamond_chestplate)
• Netherite Chestplate (minecraft:netherite_chestplate)
• Leather Helmet (minecraft:leather_helmet)
• Copper Helmet (minecraft:copper_helmet)
• Chainmail Helmet (minecraft:chainmail_helmet)
• Golden Helmet (minecraft:golden_helmet)
• Iron Helmet (minecraft:iron_helmet)
• Diamond Helmet (minecraft:diamond_helmet)
• Netherite Helmet (minecraft:netherite_helmet)
• Turtle Helmet (minecraft:turtle_helmet)

Conflicts and anvil planning

Incompatible enchantments in the source data: Protection, Blast Protection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection. Anvil cost also depends on prior work and combination order. Use the enchantment helper to test a specific item and book selection.

Before applying a book

Check the item ID, book level, current enchantments, and previous anvil work. Make a backup or test on spare equipment if the cost matters. The on-screen anvil cost is the final check.