What Protection does
The effect at each level and what it costs on an anvil
| Level | Effect | Anvil cost (item / book) |
|---|---|---|
| I | −4% damage | 1 / 1 |
| II | −8% damage | 2 / 2 |
| III | −12% damage | 3 / 3 |
| IV | −16% damage | 4 / 4 |
Quick stats
Numbers from the 26.3 data pack
| ID | minecraft:protection |
|---|---|
| Max level | IV |
| Enchanting table weight | 10 (common) |
| Anvil cost per level | 1 from an item, 1 from a book |
| Treasure | No |
| Curse | No |
Works on
Items that can roll it on a table, and items that only take it from a book
Enchanting table and anvil
- Helmet
- Turtle Shell
- Chestplate
- Leggings
- Boots
Incompatible with
An anvil refuses to combine these with Protection
Other enchantments for the same items
Enchantments that share a primary item with Protection
- Aqua Affinity Mine at normal speed underwater.
- Blast Protection Cuts explosion damage and explosion knockback.
- Curse of Binding Can't be taken off once worn, outside creative mode.
- Curse of Vanishing The item is destroyed when you die instead of dropping.
- Depth Strider Move faster in water.
- Feather Falling Reduces fall damage, ender pearl damage included.
- Fire Protection Cuts fire and lava damage and how long you burn.
- Frost Walker Freezes water under you into frosted ice; immune to magma block damage.
Try it in the tools
Build a /give command or plan the anvil merge