
A Netherite Chestplate is the most durable and protective chest armor in Minecraft, crafted by upgrading a diamond chestplate with a netherite ingot using a smithing table. It provides the highest level of protection, increased durability, and added knockback resistance, making it the best choice for combat and survival.
Netherite chestplates can be enchanted with Protection, Unbreaking, and Thorns to further enhance their effectiveness. They can also be repaired using netherite ingots in an anvil, though using the Mending enchantment is a more efficient way to restore durability.
Due to its superior durability and resistance to fire and lava, a Netherite Chestplate is an essential armor piece for late-game survival, providing maximum protection in dangerous environments such as the Nether and against powerful mobs like the Ender Dragon and Wither.
Three ways to fix a damaged Netherite Chestplate — the yellow bar shows durability, just like in-game.
Mending
Blast Protection | IV | 2 | ![]() |
Curse of Binding | I | 1 | |
Curse of Vanishing | I | 1 | |
Fire Protection | IV | 5 | ![]() |
Mending | I | 2 | |
Projectile Protection | IV | 5 | ![]() |
Protection | IV | 10Most likely | ![]() |
Thorns | III | 1 | ![]() |
Unbreaking | III | 5 | ![]() |

Pick the enchantments you want on your Netherite Chestplate — the cheapest anvil order and its XP cost update live on the right.
Blast Protection
Fire Protection
Projectile Protection
Protection
Curse of Binding
Mending
Thorns
Unbreaking
Curse of Vanishing| Enchantment | Level | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Blast Protection | 2 | |
Fire Protection | 1 | |
Projectile Protection | 1 | |
Protection | 1 | |
Curse of Binding | 4 | |
Mending | 2 | |
Thorns | 4 | |
Unbreaking | 1 | |
Curse of Vanishing | 4 |