Give Enchanted Book - Protection IV

Get a book to apply Protection IV to armor

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

Gives an enchanted book holding Protection IV, the best general damage-reduction enchantment. Combine it with any armor piece on an anvil to cut incoming damage from most sources. Uses the modern stored_enchantments component.

/give @p enchanted_book[stored_enchantments={protection:4}]

Java: yes
Bedrock: no
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java).
Paste the command and press Enter.
Combine the book with an armor piece on an anvil.

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