Everything you need to know about armor [Minecraft PE Guides]

This guide is designed for players eager to learn everything about game mechanics. Here, I will provide you with all the details regarding armor in Minecraft: Pocket Edition.

To begin with, armor consists of 4 components and can be crafted from various materials that vary in terms of protection and durability. Take a look at the screenshot below where you’ll find 5 mannequins showcasing all 4 armor pieces across 5 different types.

Types:

• Leather Armor
• Gold Armor
• Chainmail
• Iron Armor
• Diamond Armor

Components:

• Helmet
• Chestplate
• Leggings
• Boots

Below is a table showing how many defense points are provided by different types of armor made from various materials.

I would like to remind you that armor does not always offer protection. Here are the types of damage against which armor does not protect:

• Fall damage.
• Fire damage.
• Suffocation in blocks.
• Drowning in water.
• Falling into the Void.
• Poisoning and withering.
• Direct lightning strikes.

Lastly, let’s discuss duraibility. Armor is not everlasting; each material has its own durability.
Below is the correlation between the maximum amount of damage absorbed based on the material and type of armor:
Leather:

• Helmet – 55 damage
• Chestplate – 80 damage
• Leggings – 75 damage
• Boots – 65 damage

Gold:

• Helmet – 77 damage
• Chestplate – 112 damage
• Leggings – 105 damage
• Boots – 91 damage

Chainmail:

• Helmet – 165 damage
• Chestplate – 240 damage
• Leggings – 225 damage
• Boots – 195 damage

Iron:

• Helmet – 165 damage
• Chestplate – 240 damage
• Leggings – 225 damage
• Boots – 195 damage

Diamonds:

• Helmet – 363 damage
• Chestplate – 528 damage
• Leggings – 495 damage
• Boots – 429 damage