Enchant Thorns 3

Add Thorns III to worn armor so attackers take reflected damage

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Applies Thorns III (the vanilla maximum) to the armor piece currently held or worn by the target. When a mob or player hits armor with Thorns, the attacker takes reflected damage. On Java, Thorns can go on any armor slot via an anvil, but /enchant applies it to the item in the main hand, so hold the piece first.

/enchant @s thorns 3

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Hold the helmet, chestplate, leggings, or boots you want to enchant.
Run /enchant @s thorns 3.
Equip the armor — attackers now take reflected damage.

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