How Armour Works

Quick answer

• A full set of diamond or netherite gives 20 armour points, the max.
• Each armour point blocks about 4% of damage, up to 80%.
• Netherite adds more toughness and knockback resistance.

Armour is the biggest thing keeping you alive. Here's how much each set protects you.

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Armour points by set

Set	Armour points	Toughness
Leather	7	0
Golden	11	0
Chainmail	12	0
Copper	12	0
Iron	15	0
Diamond	20	8
Netherite	20	12

Toughness

Armour points do less against very big hits. Toughness fixes that, so diamond and netherite hold up better against things like the Warden or a charged creeper.

Why netherite

• Same armour points as diamond, but more toughness.
• Each piece adds knockback resistance, so you get pushed around less.
• Netherite items don't burn in lava or fire.

Make it stronger

Add Protection to every piece for the biggest boost, and Mending and Unbreaking so it lasts. Armour does nothing against starving or falling, so add Feather Falling to your boots.

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Cheat sheet

• 20 armour points is the max
• About 4% less damage per point, up to 80%
• Netherite: more toughness and knockback resistance
• Protection on every piece