Projectile Protection in Minecraft
Reduces arrow, trident and other projectile damage 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, Blast Protection |
| Anvil cost | 1 per level from a book · 2 per level from an enchanted item |
| Command | /enchant @s projectile_protection 4 |
Is Projectile Protection worth it?
Strong for the End, where shulkers and endermen dominate, and in PvP.
Getting Projectile Protection onto your gear
You can roll Projectile Protection straight from an enchanting table with 15 bookshelves, or trade for the book from a librarian villager. Applying it from a book costs 1 level 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 Projectile Protection?
Projectile Protection goes up to level IV in survival Minecraft.
What does Projectile Protection do?
Reduces arrow, trident and other projectile damage by 8% per level.
What does Projectile Protection conflict with?
Projectile Protection cannot be combined with Protection, Fire Protection, Blast Protection.