How to make an Iron Helmet in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an iron helmet with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, iron helmets are one of the many items of armor that you can make.
Let's explore how to make an iron helmet.
Supported Platforms
An iron helmet is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.6.0) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find an Iron Helmet in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find an iron helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.20 |  Combat |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find an iron helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find an iron helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find an iron helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find an iron helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find an iron helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find an iron helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Equipment |
Required Materials to make an Iron Helmet
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an iron helmet:
How to craft an Iron Helmet in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make an Iron Helmet
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make an iron helmet, place 5 iron ingots in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making an iron helmet, it is important that the iron ingots are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 iron ingots in the first row and 2 iron ingots in the second row at either sides (the middle box should be left empty). This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an iron helmet.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the iron helmet will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Iron Helmet to Inventory
Once you have crafted an iron helmet, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made an iron helmet in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, an iron helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Helmet (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Iron Helmet (minecraft: |
1 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, an iron helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Helmet (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, an iron helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Helmet (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, an iron helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Helmet (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, an iron helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Helmet (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, an iron helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Helmet (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, an iron helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Helmet (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Iron Helmet
Durability
Durability represents how long the item will last. For tools, weapons and transportation, durability is the number of useful actions before the item is destroyed. For armor items, durability is the number of hits (that can be blocked by armor) before the item is destroyed. So the higher the durability number, the longer the item will last.
The following table shows the durability for each helmet/cap in Minecraft:
| Item | Name | Durability |
|---|---|---|
 |
Netherite Helmet | 407 |
 |
Diamond Helmet | 363 |
 |
Turtle Shell | 275 |
 |
Chain Helmet | 165 |
 |
Iron Helmet | 165 |
 |
Golden Helmet | 77 |
 |
Dyed Leather Cap | 55 |
 |
Leather Cap | 55 |
Enchantments for Iron Helmet
In Minecraft, you can enchant an iron helmet with the following enchantments:
| Enchantment | Description |
|---|---|
| Aqua Affinity | Speeds up how fast you can mine blocks underwater |
| Blast Protection | Reduces blast and explosion damage |
| Curse of Binding | Cursed item can not be removed from player |
| Curse of Vanishing | Cursed item will disappear after player dies |
| Fire Protection | Reduces damage caused by fire and lava |
| Mending | Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor |
| Projectile Protection | Reduces projectile damage (arrows, fireballs, fire charges) |
| Protection | General protection against attacks, fire, lava, and falling |
| Respiration | Extends underwater breathing (see better underwater) |
| Thorns | Causes damage to attackers |
| Unbreaking | Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Things to Make with Iron Helmets
You can use iron helmets to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Iron Helmets
Here are some activities that you can do with iron helmets in Minecraft:
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