Armor items primarily increase the wearer's defense. By equipping armor, survival from enemy attacks can be more likely. Horses and Undead Mobs may also be equipped with Armor. Read on to learn about the different pieces of armor available for Minecraft.

List of All Armor

Helmets

List of Items
Turtle Shell	Netherite Helmet	Diamond Helmet	Golden Helmet
Iron Helmet	Chain Helmet	Leather Cap

Helmets are pieces of armor that are equipped as headgear. Out of the four pieces of armor, it provides the third-most level of protection for the player.

Undead Mobs that wear helmets are also protected from damage from the sun during the day.

Chestplates

List of Items
Netherite Chestplate	Diamond Chestplate	Golden Chestplate	Iron Chestplate
Chain Chestplate	Leather Tunic

Chestplates are pieces of armor that are equipped as body armor. Out of the four pieces of armor, it provides the highest level of protection for the player.

Leggings

List of Items
Netherite Leggings	Diamond Leggings	Golden Leggings	Iron Leggings
Chain Leggings	Leather Pants

Leggings are pieces of armor that are equipped as legwear armor. Out of the four pieces of armor, it provides the second-highest level of protection for the player.

Boots

List of Items
Netherite Boots	Diamond Boots	Golden Boots	Iron Boots
Chain Boots	Leather Boots

Boots are pieces of armor that are equipped as footwear armor. Out of the four pieces of armor, it provides the least level of protection for the player.

Horse Armor

List of Items
Diamond Horse Armor	Gold Horse Armor	Iron Horse Armor	Leather Horse Armor

Horse Armor, as the name implies, is equipped onto horses instead of the player. Horse Armor increases a Horse's defenses, protecting them from damage.

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Item Subcategories
Food	Tools	Arrows
Armor	Weapons	Materials
Decorations	Transportation	Potions
Mob Eggs	Records	Dyes