How to Get the Protection Enchantment

Protection is an Enchantment in Minecraft. Read on to learn more about Protection, what gear you can equip it with, how to get it, and how to use it.

Protection Overview

Protection Basic Information

Protection Compatible Gear

Compatible Gear
Helmet	Chestplate
Leggings	Boots

How to Get Protection

Obtain using Enchanting Tables

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The most common way to obtain Protection is through an Enchanting Table. You'll need XP and Lapis Lazuli to enchant an item.

Use Bookshelves to increase enchantment levels

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Placing bookshelves around the Enchanting Table will increase the possible enchantment levels of an item. There must be one block of air between a bookshelf and the Enchanting Table for this to work.

Obtain by Fishing

Head out into open water and use your Fishing Rod to catch items with Protection enchantments. The Luck of the Sea enchant will increase your chances of catching enchanted items.

Loot from Chests

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You'll find Protection in Treasure Chests in structures and dungeons around the world. Make sure you're properly equipped with armor and weapons since these areas will be infested with Mobs.

Trade with Villagers

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You'll be able to trade items with villagers to obtain Protection. Librarians will be your best bet since you can trade Emeralds for enchantments even at Novice levels.

You'll have to level up other Villager types to obtain their enchanted stock.

How to Use Protection

Increase your Damage Resistance

The Protection enchantment increases your armor's overall damage reduction. Multiple armor pieces with Protection enchantments will stack, meaning you can have up to 64% damage reduction.

Will Not Stack with Other Protection Enchantments

Avoid using Protection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection, or Blast Protection enchantments together since these will not stack.

Related Guides

Enchanting Guide: List of All Enchantments

List of All Enchantments