Netherite Helmet – Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a netherite helmet with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, the netherite helmet is new armor that was introduced in the Nether Update. It will be the most durable of all of the helmets which means that it will last the longest before being destroyed.
Let’s explore how to make a netherite helmet.
Where to find a Netherite Helmet in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a netherite helmet 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 Helmet
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a netherite helmet:
1 Netherite Ingot
1 Netherite IngotHow to craft a Netherite Helmet 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 Helmet
In the Upgrade menu, place 1 diamond helmet in the first box and 1 netherite ingot in the second box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a netherite helmet.
Once you have placed the items, the netherite helmet will appear in the result box.
3. Move the Netherite Helmet to Inventory
Now, you can move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a netherite helmet in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a netherite helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Minecraft ID |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherite Helmet (minecraft: |
1 | Java |
1.16 – 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 Netherite Helmet
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 Helmet is:
/give @p netherite_helmet 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 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 Netherite Helmet
In Minecraft, you can enchant a netherite 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 Make with Netherite Helmet
You can use netherite helmets to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make an Enchanted Netherite HelmetThings to Do with Netherite Helmet
Here are some activities that you can do with netherite helmets in Minecraft:
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How to make a Diamond Leggings
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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 Leggings
How to make a Netherite Boots
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