Protection in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Protection enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Protection enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 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.
Background
The Protection enchantment is a comprehensive protection against all types of damage such as damage from attacks, fire, lava, and falling.
You can add the Protection enchantment to any piece of armor such as helmets, chestplates, leggings or boots using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. You will then need to wear the enchanted armor to gain the protection.
The maximum level for the Protection enchantment is Level 4. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Protection IV. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Protection |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Protection I) |
| Max Level | Level 4 (Protection IV) |
| Description | Provides comprehensive protection against all types of damage such as damage from attacks, fire, lava, and falling |
| Applies To |  Helmets Chestplates Leggings Boots |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Incompatible Enchantments
In Minecraft, the Protection enchantment can not be combined with the following enchantments:
Items to Enchant with Protection
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Protection:
Wear the Enchanted Armor
Once you have armor enchanted with Protection, you need to wear the enchanted armor. You will not gain the protection until the armor items are worn.
Move each of the armor items (helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots) with Protection from your inventory to your character's armor boxes.
You will see your character's appearance change as the armor is worn.
Now that you are wearing the enchanted armor with Protection, the amount of damage that you will take from attacks, fire, lava, and falling will be reduced.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Protection enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Protection has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection (minecraft: |
IV | 0 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Protection has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection (minecraft: |
IV | 0 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Protection has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection (minecraft: |
IV | 0 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Protection has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection (minecraft: |
IV | 0 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Protection has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection (minecraft: |
IV | 0 | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Protection has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection (minecraft: |
IV | 0 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Protection has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection (minecraft: |
IV | 0 | 1.0 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Protection
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