This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a chain chestplate with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a chain chestplate is an armor item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.
Let’s explore how to add a chain chestplate to your inventory.
Where to find a Chain Chestplate in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a chain chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform
Version(s)
Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)
1.8 – 1.19.4
Combat
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
How to get a Chain Chestplate in Survival Mode
You can add a chain chestplate to your inventory in Survival mode by killing a zombie that is wearing one.
If you are having trouble finding a zombie wearing a chain chestplate, you can summon one using our summon mob generator.
Once you find the zombie, you need to attack it. When you attack the zombie, it will turn pink as it takes damage.
Continue to chase and attack the zombie. Once you have killed the zombie, it may drop the armor that it is wearing.
Make sure you pick up the chain chestplate before it disappears.
A chain chestplate is a rare armor item and should be kept in your inventory.
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a chain chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item
Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Minecraft ID
Data Value
Stack Size
Platform
Version(s)
Chain Chestplate
(minecraft:chainmail_chestplate)
303
0
1
Java
1.8 – 1.12
Chain Chestplate
(minecraft:chainmail_chestplate)
303
1
Java
1.13 – 1.19.4
Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Chain Chestplate
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Chain Chestplate is:
/give @p chainmail_chestplate 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Chain Chestplate is:
/give @p chainmail_chestplate 1 0
Durability
Durability represents how long the item will last. For tools, weapons and transportation, durability is the number of useful actions before the item is destroyed. For armor items, durability is the number of hits (that can be blocked by armor) before the item is destroyed. So the higher the durability number, the longer the item will last.
The following table shows the durability for each chestplate in Minecraft:
Item
Name
Durability
Netherite Chestplate
592
Diamond Chestplate
528
Chain Chestplate
240
Iron Chestplate
240
Golden Chestplate
112
Dyed Leather Tunic
80
Leather Tunic
80
Enchantments for Chain Chestplate
In Minecraft, you can enchant a chain chestplate with the following enchantments:
Enchantment
Description
Blast Protection
Reduces blast and explosion damage
Curse of Binding
Cursed item can not be removed from player
Curse of Vanishing
Cursed item will disappear after player dies
Fire Protection
Reduces damage caused by fire and lava
Mending
Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor
Projectile Protection
Reduces projectile damage (arrows, fireballs, fire charges)
Protection
General protection against attacks, fire, lava, and falling
Thorns
Causes damage to attackers
Unbreaking
Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used
Enchantment is what the enchantment is called.
Description is the description of what the enchantment does.
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Things to Do with Chain Chestplate
Here are some activities that you can do with chain chestplates in Minecraft:
How to Put on Armor How to Use an Armor Stand How to make an Automatic Armor Equipper
Other Armor
You can make other armor in Minecraft such as:
How to make a Diamond Helmet How to make a Diamond Chestplates How to make a Diamond Leggings How to make a Diamond Boots How to make a Golden Helmet How to make a Golden Chestplates How to make a Golden Leggings How to make a Golden Boots How to make an Iron Helmet How to make an Iron Chestplates How to make an Iron Leggings How to make an Iron Boots How to make a Leather Cap How to make a Leather Tunic How to make a Leather Pants How to make a Leather Boots How to make a Chain Helmet How to make a Chain Leggings How to make a Chain Boots How to make a Netherite Helmet How to make a Netherite Chestplates How to make a Netherite Leggings How to make a Netherite Boots How to make a Turtle Shell How to make a Shield How to make a Custom Shield How to make a Totem of Undying How to make the Elytra