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Iron Armor

Iron Armor

Iron armor is a type of armor made from iron ingots. It is the third strongest armor, between diamond and chainmail.

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Contents (29)
  1. List of items
  2. Obtaining
  3. Crafting
  4. Generated loot
  5. Natural generation
  6. Bartering
  7. Mob loot
  8. Trading
  9. Usage
  10. Statistics
  11. Damage reduction
  12. Equipping
  13. Smelting ingredient
  14. Repairing
  15. Sounds
  16. Data values
  17. ID
  18. Achievements
  19. Advancements
  20. History
  21. Java Edition
  22. Bedrock Edition
  23. Legacy Console Edition
  24. New Nintendo 3DS Edition
  25. Issues
  26. Gallery
  27. Renders
  28. Screenshots
  29. In other media
This article is about the armor for players. For the horse armor, see Iron Horse Armor. For the armor for nautiluses, see Iron Nautilus Armor.
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Iron Armor
Iron Armor.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Adult model

Baby Iron Armor.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Baby model

Iron Helmet.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Adult model

Baby Iron Helmet.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Baby model

Iron Chestplate.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Adult model

Baby Iron Chestplate.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Baby model

Iron Leggings.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Adult model

Baby Iron Leggings.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Baby model

Iron Boots.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Adult model

Baby Iron Boots.png: Infobox image for Minecraft item 'Iron Armor'

Baby model

Invicon Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 Armor
Rarity tier
  Common
Armor
  • ItemSprite iron-helmet.png: Sprite image for iron-helmet in Minecraft 2 (🛡)
  • ItemSprite iron-chestplate.png: Sprite image for iron-chestplate in Minecraft 6 (🛡🛡🛡)
  • ItemSprite iron-leggings.png: Sprite image for iron-leggings in Minecraft 5 (🛡🛡🛡)
  • ItemSprite iron-boots.png: Sprite image for iron-boots in Minecraft 2 (🛡)
Armor toughness 0 (🛡)
Durability Java Edition:
  • ItemSprite iron-helmet.png: Sprite image for iron-helmet in Minecraft 165
  • ItemSprite iron-chestplate.png: Sprite image for iron-chestplate in Minecraft 240
  • ItemSprite iron-leggings.png: Sprite image for iron-leggings in Minecraft 225
  • ItemSprite iron-boots.png: Sprite image for iron-boots in Minecraft 195

Bedrock Edition:

  • ItemSprite iron-helmet.png: Sprite image for iron-helmet in Minecraft 166
  • ItemSprite iron-chestplate.png: Sprite image for iron-chestplate in Minecraft 241
  • ItemSprite iron-leggings.png: Sprite image for iron-leggings in Minecraft 226
  • ItemSprite iron-boots.png: Sprite image for iron-boots in Minecraft 196
Enchantability 9
Knockback resistance 0
Renewable Yes
Stackable No

Iron armor is a type of armor made from iron ingots. It is the third strongest armor, between diamond and chainmail.

List of items

Obtaining

Crafting

Name Ingredients Crafting recipe
Iron Helmet Iron Ingot
Invicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron Ingot
Invicon Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 Armor
Iron Chestplate Iron Ingot
Invicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron Ingot
Invicon Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 Armor
Iron Leggings Iron Ingot
Invicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron Ingot
Invicon Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 Armor
Iron Boots Iron Ingot
Invicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron Ingot
Invicon Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 Armor

Generated loot

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition
Iron Helmet Stronghold Altar chest 1 11.9%
{ "item": "Iron Helmet", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.1189215578748346, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Village Armorer's chest 1 31.8%
{ "item": "Iron Helmet", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.31807250976562496, "structure": "Village", "container": "Armorer's chest" }
Weaponsmith's chest 1 22.9%
{ "item": "Iron Helmet", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.22884863260948196, "structure": "Village", "container": "Weaponsmith's chest" }
Enchanted Iron Helmet[A] End City Chest 1 12.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Helmet", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12714065479531, "structure": "End City", "container": "Chest" }
Enchanted Iron Chestplate[A] End City Chest 1 12.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Chestplate", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12714065479531, "structure": "End City", "container": "Chest" }
Iron Leggings Abandoned Camp Secret chest 1 12.5%
{ "item": "Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.125, "structure": "Abandoned Camp", "container": "Secret chest" }
Stronghold Altar chest 1 11.9%
{ "item": "Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.1189215578748346, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Village Weaponsmith's chest 1 22.9%
{ "item": "Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.22884863260948196, "structure": "Village", "container": "Weaponsmith's chest" }
Enchanted Iron Leggings[A] Ancient City Chest 1 23.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.23725332720231262, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
End City Chest 1 12.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12714065479531, "structure": "End City", "container": "Chest" }
Iron Boots Abandoned Camp Secret chest 1 12.5%
{ "item": "Iron Boots", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.125, "structure": "Abandoned Camp", "container": "Secret chest" }
Stronghold Altar chest 1 11.9%
{ "item": "Iron Boots", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.1189215578748346, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Village Weaponsmith's chest 1 22.9%
{ "item": "Iron Boots", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.22884863260948196, "structure": "Village", "container": "Weaponsmith's chest" }
Enchanted Iron Boots[A] End City Chest 1 12.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Boots", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12714065479531, "structure": "End City", "container": "Chest" }
Bedrock Edition
Iron Helmet Stronghold Altar chest 1 11.5%
{ "item": "Iron Helmet", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.11541180293889097, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Village Armorer's chest 1 31.8%
{ "item": "Iron Helmet", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.31807250976562496, "structure": "Village", "container": "Armorer's chest" }
Weaponsmith's chest 1 22.9%
{ "item": "Iron Helmet", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.22884863260948196, "structure": "Village", "container": "Weaponsmith's chest" }
Enchanted Iron Helmet[A] End City Chest 1 12.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Helmet", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12714065479531, "structure": "End City", "container": "Chest" }
Enchanted Iron Chestplate[A] End City Chest 1 12.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Chestplate", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12714065479531, "structure": "End City", "container": "Chest" }
Iron Leggings Abandoned Camp Secret chest 1 12.5%
{ "item": "Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.125, "structure": "Abandoned Camp", "container": "Secret chest" }
Stronghold Altar chest 1 11.5%
{ "item": "Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.11541180293889097, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Village Weaponsmith's chest 1 22.9%
{ "item": "Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.22884863260948196, "structure": "Village", "container": "Weaponsmith's chest" }
Enchanted Iron Leggings[A] Ancient City Chest 1 23.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.23725332720231262, "structure": "Ancient City", "container": "Chest" }
End City Chest 1 12.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Leggings", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12714065479531, "structure": "End City", "container": "Chest" }
Iron Boots Abandoned Camp Secret chest 1 12.5%
{ "item": "Iron Boots", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.125, "structure": "Abandoned Camp", "container": "Secret chest" }
Stronghold Altar chest 1 11.5%
{ "item": "Iron Boots", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.11541180293889097, "structure": "Stronghold", "container": "Altar chest" }
Village Weaponsmith's chest 1 22.9%
{ "item": "Iron Boots", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.22884863260948196, "structure": "Village", "container": "Weaponsmith's chest" }
Enchanted Iron Boots[A] End City Chest 1 12.7%
{ "item": "Enchanted Iron Boots", "stacksize": 1, "chance": 0.12714065479531, "structure": "End City", "container": "Chest" }
  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h Enchantment probabilities are the same as a level-20 to level-39 enchantment would be on an enchanting table that had no cap at level 30, and that was able to apply treasure enchantments (except Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, and Wind Burst), and where the chance of multiple enchantments is not reduced.

Natural generation

This feature is exclusive to Java Edition.

Two armor stands are found in each taiga village outdoor armory, one equipped with an iron helmet, the other with an iron chestplate.

Bartering

Piglins have about a 1.7% chance to barter iron boots enchanted with a random level of Soul Speed when given a gold ingot.

Mob loot

Zombies, husks, zombie villagers‌[Java Edition only], skeletons, strays, bogged, and parched have a chance to spawn with armor on Normal and Hard difficulty, with a 1.10% chance of it being iron armor. If killed by a player, there is an 8.5% chance (9.5% with Looting I, 10.5% with Looting II and 11.5% with Looting III) for the mob to drop the armor they're wearing upon death. The dropped armor has a random durability and retains any enchantments it has.

In Bedrock Edition, pillagers and vindicators that spawn in raids have a small chance to drop an iron helmet, iron chestplate, iron leggings, or iron boots, in a badly damaged state, with a possibility of having a random enchantment.

Trading

Main article: Trading

Iron armor can be bought from armorers.

VillagerProbabilityVillager wantsPlayer receivesTrades in
stock		Villager
experience		Price
multiplier
JEBE
Armorer Novice40%25%5 × EmeraldIron Helmet1210.2
40%25%9 × EmeraldIron Chestplate1210.2
40%25%7 × EmeraldIron Leggings1210.2
40%25%4 × EmeraldIron Boots1210.2
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Usage

Main article: Armor § Usage

Wearing iron armor reduces damage taken from most damage types.

Statistics

When a full set of iron armor is worn, the set provides 15 (🛡 × 7.5) armor points.

Type Armor Armor toughness Knockback resistance Durability Enchantability
ItemSprite iron-helmet.png: Sprite image for iron-helmet in MinecraftItemSprite iron-chestplate.png: Sprite image for iron-chestplate in MinecraftItemSprite iron-leggings.png: Sprite image for iron-leggings in MinecraftItemSprite iron-boots.png: Sprite image for iron-boots in Minecraft Full Set 15 (🛡 × 7.5) 0 (🛡) 0 N/A N/A
ItemSprite iron-helmet.png: Sprite image for iron-helmet in Minecraft Iron Helmet 2 (🛡) 0 (🛡) 0 165 9
ItemSprite iron-chestplate.png: Sprite image for iron-chestplate in Minecraft Iron Chestplate 6 (🛡🛡🛡) 0 (🛡) 0 240 9
ItemSprite iron-leggings.png: Sprite image for iron-leggings in Minecraft Iron Leggings 5 (🛡🛡🛡) 0 (🛡) 0 225 9
ItemSprite iron-boots.png: Sprite image for iron-boots in Minecraft Iron Boots 2 (🛡) 0 (🛡) 0 195 9

Damage reduction

Main article: Armor § Damage reduction

Wearing armor reduces incoming damage according to two values: armor, and armor toughness. Each piece of armor provides a given armor and armor toughness value, and the values from each armor piece are added together when calculating damage reduction.

The strength of incoming damage also determines the damage reduction of worn armor, as armor does not protect in a linear fashion.

ItemSprite iron-helmet.png: Sprite image for iron-helmet in MinecraftItemSprite iron-chestplate.png: Sprite image for iron-chestplate in MinecraftItemSprite iron-leggings.png: Sprite image for iron-leggings in MinecraftItemSprite iron-boots.png: Sprite image for iron-boots in Minecraft Iron armor
Minimum 25% 50% 75% Maximum
Damage reduction 12% 24% 36% 48% 60%
Incoming damage 24HP❤️ × 12 18HP❤️ × 9 12HP❤️ × 6 6HP❤️❤️❤️ 0HP🖤

Equipping

Players can equip iron armor by placing it in their inventory, using the item, or via a dispenser. When equipped, the armor is rendered. Some other humanoids can also render the armor, pick it up, equip it, and be equipped via a dispenser; see the table below.

Entity Render the armor Dispenser Can pick up and equip
Player Yes Yes -
Armor Stand Yes Yes -
Mannequin‌[JE only] Yes Yes -
Piglin Yes, baby model if is baby Yes If they are without armor or have a non-golden worse armor
Piglin Brute Yes Yes No
Yes If they can pick up item If they can pick up item and they are without armor or have worse armor
Yes, baby model if is baby If they can pick up item If they can pick up item and they are without armor or have worse armor
Giant‌[JE only] Yes Only if the CanPickUpLoot nbt tag is true Only if the CanPickUpLoot nbt tag is true, and they are without armor or have worse armor
Villager No Yes No
Pillager No Yes No
Sulfur Cube No Only without absorbed block No

In Java Edition, with the exception of the allay, dolphin, fox, and panda, all other mobs with the CanPickUpLoot nbt tag true (1b) can equip armor from a dispenser (except happy ghast), and pick up and equip if are without armor or have worse armor (except ender dragon). All living entities can equip armor using commands, like /item or /data.

Smelting ingredient

Name Ingredients Smelting recipe
Iron Nugget Any iron armor +
Any fuel
Invicon Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron HelmetInvicon Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron ChestplateInvicon Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron LeggingsInvicon Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots
Invicon Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coal with description: CoalInvicon Charcoal.png: Inventory sprite for Charcoal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Charcoal with description: CharcoalInvicon Oak Log.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Log in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Log with description: LogInvicon Oak Planks.png: Inventory sprite for Oak Planks in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Oak Planks with description: Overworld PlanksInvicon Lava Bucket.png: Inventory sprite for Lava Bucket in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lava Bucket with description: Lava BucketInvicon Block of Coal.png: Inventory sprite for Block of Coal in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Block of Coal with description: Block of Coal
Invicon Iron Nugget.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Nugget in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Nugget with description: Iron Nugget0.1

Repairing

Main article: Item repair
Ingredients Crafting recipe Notes
Damaged Iron Helmet or 
Damaged Iron Chestplate or 
Damaged Iron Leggings or 
Damaged Iron Boots
Invicon Damaged Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 Armor
Invicon Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 Armor
 The durability of the two armor pieces is added together, plus an extra 5% durability.
Ingredients Grinding recipe Notes
Damaged Iron Helmet or 
Damaged Iron Chestplate or 
Damaged Iron Leggings or 
Damaged Iron Boots
Invicon Damaged Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 ArmorInvicon Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 Armor
 The durability of the two armor pieces is added together, plus an extra 5% durability.
Unit repair
Main article: Anvil mechanics § Unit repair
Name Ingredients Anvil recipe
Iron Helmet Damaged Iron Helmet +
Iron Ingot
Iron HelmetInvicon Damaged Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 ArmorInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Helmet.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Helmet in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Helmet with description: Iron Helmet When on Head: +2 Armor
Iron Chestplate Damaged Iron Chestplate +
Iron Ingot
Iron ChestplateInvicon Damaged Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 ArmorInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Chestplate.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Chestplate in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Chestplate with description: Iron Chestplate When on Chest: +6 Armor
Iron Leggings Damaged Iron Leggings +
Iron Ingot
Iron LeggingsInvicon Damaged Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 ArmorInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Leggings.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Leggings in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Leggings with description: Iron Leggings When on Legs: +5 Armor
Iron Boots Damaged Iron Boots +
Iron Ingot
Iron BootsInvicon Damaged Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 ArmorInvicon Damaged Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 ArmorInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Iron Boots.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Boots in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Boots with description: Iron Boots When on Feet: +2 Armor

Sounds

Java Edition:

Sounds
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
​Iron armor clanksPlayersWhen a piece of iron armor is equippeditem.armor.equip_ironsubtitles.item.armor.equip_iron​1.01.016
​Item breaksEntity-DependentWhen a piece of armor's durability is exhaustedentity.item.breaksubtitles.entity.item.break​0.80.8–1.216

Bedrock Edition:

Sounds
SoundClosed captionsSourceDescriptionIdentifierTranslation keyVolumePitch
​Iron armor clanksPlayersWhen a piece of iron armor is equippedarmor.equip_ironsubtitles.item.armor.equip_iron​1.01.0
​​Item breaksPlayersWhen a piece of armor's durability is exhaustedrandom.breaksubtitles.entity.item.break​1.00.9

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormItem tags Translation key
ItemSprite iron-helmet.png: Sprite image for iron-helmet in Minecraft Iron Helmetiron_helmetItemNone item.minecraft.iron_helmet
ItemSprite iron-chestplate.png: Sprite image for iron-chestplate in Minecraft Iron Chestplateiron_chestplateItemNone item.minecraft.iron_chestplate
ItemSprite iron-leggings.png: Sprite image for iron-leggings in Minecraft Iron Leggingsiron_leggingsItemNone item.minecraft.iron_leggings
ItemSprite iron-boots.png: Sprite image for iron-boots in Minecraft Iron Bootsiron_bootsItemNone item.minecraft.iron_boots

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID Form Translation key
ItemSprite iron-helmet.png: Sprite image for iron-helmet in Minecraft Iron Helmetiron_helmet343Item item.iron_helmet.name
ItemSprite iron-chestplate.png: Sprite image for iron-chestplate in Minecraft Iron Chestplateiron_chestplate344Item item.iron_chestplate.name
ItemSprite iron-leggings.png: Sprite image for iron-leggings in Minecraft Iron Leggingsiron_leggings345Item item.iron_leggings.name
ItemSprite iron-boots.png: Sprite image for iron-boots in Minecraft Iron Bootsiron_boots346Item item.iron_boots.name
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Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
Iron ManWear a full suit of Iron Armor.—15Bronze

Advancements

IconAdvancementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)
Suit UpProtect yourself with a piece of iron armorHave any type of iron armor in the inventory.

History

Main articles: Iron Helmet § History, Iron Chestplate § History, Iron Leggings § History, and Iron Boots § History

Java Edition

Java Edition Indev
0.3120091231-2147 Added items of iron armor.
20100218-0011 Added iron armor models.
Java Edition
1.0.0Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3 Iron armor can now be found in the new stronghold altar chests.
1.112w01a Iron armor can now be found in the new blacksmith chests in villages.
1.2.112w06a Zombies now drop iron helmets on rare occasions.
1.3.112w21a Blacksmith villagers now sell iron boots for 4–5 emeralds, iron leggings for 8–9 emeralds, iron chestplates for 10–13 emeralds and iron helmets for 4–5 emeralds.
1.814w02a Trades changed: armorer villagers now sell iron chestplates for 10–14 emeralds and iron helmets for 4–6 emeralds, and no longer sell other iron armor.
1.915w31a Enchanted iron armor can now be found in end city chests.
1.11.116w50a Iron armor can now be smelted down into an iron nugget.
1.1317w47a As part of The Flattening, the numeric ID of iron helmet (306), iron chestplate (307), iron leggings (308), and iron boots (309) have been removed.
1.1418w43a The textures of iron armor have been changed.
18w50a Armor stands equipped with iron armor now generate in updated taiga villages.
19w11a Armorer villagers can now sell all 4 pieces of iron armor.
1.1922w13a Iron leggings may now be found in ancient city chests.
26.1snap7 Added specific textures and models for when the armor is worn by a humanoid baby mob.

Bedrock Edition

Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.6.0 Added iron armor.
v0.9.0build 1 Iron armor now naturally generates in village chests and a stronghold altar chest.
Pocket Edition
1.0.0alpha 0.17.0.1 Enchanted iron armor can now be found inside chests within end city.
1.0.4alpha 1.0.4.0 Iron helmets and iron chestplates are now sold by armorer smith villagers via trading.
1.1.0alpha 1.1.0.0 Iron armor can now be smelted down into iron nuggets.
Bedrock Edition
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The textures of iron armor have been changed.
Iron armor now can be found in plains village weaponsmith chests.
1.11.0beta 1.11.0.1 Iron armor now can be found in savanna, taiga, desert, snowy taiga and snowy tundra village weaponsmith chests.
Iron helmets can now be found in village armorer chests.
beta 1.11.0.4 Pillagers and vindicators that spawn in raids can now drop iron armor.
Iron leggings and iron boots are now sold by armorer villagers.
26.10Preview 26.10.23 Added specific textures and models for when the armor is worn by a humanoid baby mob.

Legacy Console Edition

Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU1CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added iron armor.
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 3 Armorer villagers now sell iron chestplates for 10–14 emeralds and iron helmets for 4–6 emeralds, and no longer sell other iron armor.
TU46CU361.381.381.38Patch 15 Enchanted iron armor can now be found in end city chests.
TU53CU431.491.501.49Patch 231.0.3 Iron armor can now be smelted down into iron nuggets.
1.90 The textures of iron armor have been changed.
1.91 Pillagers and vindicators that spawn in raids can now drop iron armor.

New Nintendo 3DS Edition

New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added iron armor.

Issues

Issues relating to "Iron Armor" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Renders

  • Enchanted appearance when worn
    Enchanted appearance when worn
  • Enchanted appearance in inventory
    Enchanted appearance in inventory
  • Enchanted appearance when worn
    Enchanted appearance when worn
  • Enchanted appearance in inventory
    Enchanted appearance in inventory
  • Enchanted appearance when worn
    Enchanted appearance when worn
  • Enchanted appearance in inventory
    Enchanted appearance in inventory
  • Enchanted appearance when worn
    Enchanted appearance when worn
  • Enchanted appearance in inventory
    Enchanted appearance in inventory
  • Steve wearing iron armor
    Steve wearing iron armor
  • Alex wearing iron armor
    Alex wearing iron armor

Screenshots

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