This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a netherite chestplate with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, netherite chestplates is new armor that was introduced in the Nether Update. It will be the most durable of all of the chestplates which means that it will last the longest before being destroyed.
Let’s explore how to make a netherite chestplate.
Where to find a Netherite Chestplate in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a netherite chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform
Version(s)
Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)
1.16 – 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.
Required Materials to make a Netherite Chestplate
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a netherite chestplate:
1 Netherite Ingot 1 Diamond Chestplate
How to craft a Netherite Chestplate in Survival Mode
1. Open the Smithing Table Menu
First, open your Smithing Table so that you have an Upgrade Gear menu that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Netherite Chestplate
In the Upgrade menu, place 1 diamond chestplate in the first box and 1 netherite ingot in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a netherite chestplate.
Once you have placed the items, the netherite chestplate will appear in the result box.
3. Move the Netherite Chestplate to Inventory
Now, you can move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a netherite chestplate in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a netherite chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
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 Netherite Chestplate
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.4, the /give command for Netherite Chestplate is:
/give @p netherite_chestplate 1
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 Netherite Chestplate
In Minecraft, you can enchant a netherite 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 Make with Netherite Chestplates
You can use netherite chestplates to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make an Enchanted Netherite Chestplate
Things to Do with Netherite Chestplates
Here are some activities that you can do with netherite 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 Chestplates How to make a Chain Leggings How to make a Chain Boots How to make a Netherite Helmet 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