Chain Helmet – Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a chain helmet with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a chain helmet 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 helmet to your inventory.
Where to find a Chain Helmet in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a chain helmet 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 Helmet in Survival Mode
You can add a chain helmet 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 helmet, 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 helmet before it disappears.
A chain helmet 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 helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Minecraft ID |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: |
302 | 0 | 1 | Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: |
302 | 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 Helmet
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 Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 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 helmet/cap in Minecraft:
| Item | Name | Durability |
|---|---|---|
 |
Netherite Helmet | 407 |
 |
Diamond Helmet | 363 |
 |
Turtle Shell | 275 |
|
Chain Helmet | 165 |
 |
Iron Helmet | 165 |
 |
Golden Helmet | 77 |
 |
Dyed Leather Cap | 55 |
 |
Leather Cap | 55 |
Enchantments for Chain Helmet
In Minecraft, you can enchant a chain helmet with the following enchantments:
| Enchantment | Description |
|---|---|
| Aqua Affinity | Speeds up how fast you can mine blocks underwater |
| 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 |
| Respiration | Extends underwater breathing (see better underwater) |
| 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 Helmet
Here are some activities that you can do with chain helmets in Minecraft:
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How to Put on Armor
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How to make a Diamond Leggings
How to make a Diamond Boots
How to make a Golden Chestplates
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How to make a Golden Boots
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How to make an Iron Leggings
How to make an Iron Boots
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How to make a Leather Pants
How to make a Leather Boots
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How to make a Chain Leggings
How to make a Chain Boots
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How to make a Netherite Boots
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