Armor material
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Diamond Armor
Diamond armor is the classic endgame goal. It adds armor toughness, which cuts damage from big hits, and it is the base for netherite.
- Armor points
- 20 / 20
- Toughness
- 8
- Durability (set)
- 1815
- Repair with
- Diamond
Diamond Armor Recipes
Craft each piece at a crafting table with diamonds. A full set costs 24.
Where to get it
- Mine diamonds deep underground; they are most common near Y -59.
- Loot chests in buried treasure, shipwrecks, ancient cities and end cities can also hold diamonds.
- A full set costs 24 diamonds.
Diamond armor stats per piece
| Piece | Armor points | Durability | Toughness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet | 3 | 363 | 2 |
| Chestplate | 8 | 528 | 2 |
| Leggings | 6 | 495 | 2 |
| Boots | 3 | 429 | 2 |
| Full set | 20 | 1815 | 8 |
Tips for diamond armor
- Trim diamond armor freely: the trim stays on when you upgrade it to netherite.
- Diamond trim on diamond armor uses a darker cyan so the pattern still shows.
- Gold, lapis and amethyst trims contrast well with cyan.
Any trim works on diamond armor. Browse all 18 armor trims or the trim material colours.
Diamond armor FAQ
How much protection does full diamond armor give?
20 armor points (10 armor icons), plus 8 armor toughness.
What repairs diamond armor?
Diamond, combined with the damaged piece in an anvil. You can also merge two damaged pieces in a crafting grid.
How many diamonds for a full set?
24 diamonds: 5, 8, 7 and 4 for helmet, chestplate, leggings and boots.
Do trims stay when upgrading to netherite?
Yes. Upgrading diamond armor at a smithing table keeps its enchantments and its trim.