Protection Enchantment Command

/enchant commands — all levels

Hold a compatible item before running. /enchant cannot exceed the enchantment's normal max level.

/give equivalent — Diamond Chestplate with Protection IV

Uses the 1.21.5+ flat component syntax. For Bedrock, give the item first then use /enchant @p protection 4 while holding it.

Works on

Items listed here are covered by the site's give pages. Some additional items (hoes, turtle helmet, etc.) also accept this enchantment but are not listed.

What Protection does

Reduces most incoming damage by 4% per level per armor piece, stacking across pieces. Max effective cap is 80% across all four armor slots.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get Protection in Minecraft?

Hold a compatible item and run /enchant @p minecraft:protection 4 (Java) or /enchant @p protection 4 (Bedrock). Alternatively, use the /give command above to spawn a pre-enchanted item directly into your inventory.

What is the max level of Protection?

The maximum level is Protection IV (level 4). Using /give you can technically set any integer, but levels above 4 don't add further benefit in most cases.

Does the Protection command work in Bedrock Edition?

Yes. On Bedrock use /enchant @p protection 4 while holding a compatible item. Bedrock omits the "minecraft:" namespace prefix.