# Protection

Reduces several types of incoming damage.

Maximum level: 4. Edition coverage: java.

## Compatible items

- [Chainmail Boots](https://crafting.recipes/items/chainmail-boots.md)
- [Chainmail Chestplate](https://crafting.recipes/items/chainmail-chestplate.md)
- [Chainmail Helmet](https://crafting.recipes/items/chainmail-helmet.md)
- [Chainmail Leggings](https://crafting.recipes/items/chainmail-leggings.md)
- [Copper Boots](https://crafting.recipes/items/copper-boots.md)
- [Copper Chestplate](https://crafting.recipes/items/copper-chestplate.md)
- [Copper Helmet](https://crafting.recipes/items/copper-helmet.md)
- [Copper Leggings](https://crafting.recipes/items/copper-leggings.md)
- [Diamond Boots](https://crafting.recipes/items/diamond-boots.md)
- [Diamond Chestplate](https://crafting.recipes/items/diamond-chestplate.md)
- [Diamond Helmet](https://crafting.recipes/items/diamond-helmet.md)
- [Diamond Leggings](https://crafting.recipes/items/diamond-leggings.md)
- [Golden Boots](https://crafting.recipes/items/golden-boots.md)
- [Golden Chestplate](https://crafting.recipes/items/golden-chestplate.md)
- [Golden Helmet](https://crafting.recipes/items/golden-helmet.md)
- [Golden Leggings](https://crafting.recipes/items/golden-leggings.md)
- [Iron Boots](https://crafting.recipes/items/iron-boots.md)
- [Iron Chestplate](https://crafting.recipes/items/iron-chestplate.md)
- [Iron Helmet](https://crafting.recipes/items/iron-helmet.md)
- [Iron Leggings](https://crafting.recipes/items/iron-leggings.md)
- [Leather Boots](https://crafting.recipes/items/leather-boots.md)
- [Leather Tunic](https://crafting.recipes/items/leather-chestplate.md)
- [Leather Cap](https://crafting.recipes/items/leather-helmet.md)
- [Leather Pants](https://crafting.recipes/items/leather-leggings.md)
- [Netherite Boots](https://crafting.recipes/items/netherite-boots.md)
- [Netherite Chestplate](https://crafting.recipes/items/netherite-chestplate.md)
- [Netherite Helmet](https://crafting.recipes/items/netherite-helmet.md)
- [Netherite Leggings](https://crafting.recipes/items/netherite-leggings.md)
- [Turtle Shell](https://crafting.recipes/items/turtle-helmet.md)

## Incompatible enchantments

- [Blast Protection](https://crafting.recipes/enchantments/blast-protection.md)
- [Fire Protection](https://crafting.recipes/enchantments/fire-protection.md)
- [Projectile Protection](https://crafting.recipes/enchantments/projectile-protection.md)