Blast Protection in Minecraft
Reduces explosion damage and knockback by 8% per level.
| Max level | IV (4) |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots |
| How to get it | Enchanting table, anvil or loot |
| Conflicts with | Protection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection |
| Anvil cost | 2 per level from a book · 4 per level from an enchanted item |
| Command | /enchant @s blast_protection 4 |
Is Blast Protection worth it?
The pick for a Wither fight or a creeper-heavy server.
Getting Blast Protection onto your gear
You can roll Blast Protection straight from an enchanting table with 15 bookshelves, or trade for the book from a librarian villager. Applying it from a book costs 2 levels per level of the enchantment, before the anvil’s prior work penalty is added.
Work out the cheapest order for a full set with the Minecraft enchantment calculator — it will tell you which books to pair up first and flag any step that would trip the “Too Expensive” limit.
FAQ
What is the max level of Blast Protection?
Blast Protection goes up to level IV in survival Minecraft.
What does Blast Protection do?
Reduces explosion damage and knockback by 8% per level.
What does Blast Protection conflict with?
Blast Protection cannot be combined with Protection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection.