This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a chain helmet with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a chain helmet is an armor item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.
Let's explore how to add a chain helmet to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
A chain helmet is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.12.1) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (0.12.1) |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Chain Helmet in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a chain helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.20.5 |  Combat |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a chain helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a chain helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a chain helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a chain helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a chain helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a chain helmet in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.19.52 | Equipment |
Definitions
- 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.
How to get a Chain Helmet in Survival Mode
You can add a chain helmet to your inventory in Survival mode by killing a zombie that is wearing one.
If you are having trouble finding a zombie wearing a chain helmet, you can summon one using our summon mob generator.
Once you find the zombie, you need to attack it. When you attack the zombie, it will turn pink as it takes damage.
Continue to chase and attack the zombie. Once you have killed the zombie, it may drop the armor that it is wearing.
Make sure you pick up the chain helmet before it disappears.
A chain helmet is a rare armor item and should be kept in your inventory.
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a chain helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Java | 1.8 - 1.12 |
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: | 1 | Java | 1.13 - 1.20.6 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a chain helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | PE | 1.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a chain helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a chain helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a chain helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a chain helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Windows | 1.0 - 1.20.80 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a chain helmet has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Helmet (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Education | 1.0 - 1.19.52 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- 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 Chain Helmet
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.6, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.80, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32 and 1.19.52, the /give command for Chain Helmet is:
/give @p chainmail_helmet 1 0
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 Chain Helmet
In Minecraft, you can enchant a chain 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 |
Definitions
- 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 Do with Chain Helmet
Here are some activities that you can do with chain helmets in Minecraft:
