Diamond Helmet — Minecraft block

Diamond Helmet

Diamond Helmet is the head-slot armor crafted from five diamonds, giving 3 armor points and high durability against attacks.

Block ID minecraft:diamond_helmet
Mod Vanilla
Game versions
1.21

Description

Diamond Helmet is a head-slot armor piece in Minecraft crafted from five diamonds on a crafting table. It grants 3 armor points and 2 armor toughness, reducing the damage your head takes. With 363 durability, it outlasts an iron helmet through far more hits. You can enchant a Diamond Helmet at an enchanting table or anvil with Protection, Respiration, Aqua Affinity, Unbreaking, Thorns, and Mending; Respiration extends how long you can breathe underwater without taking damage. Since version 1.20 the helmet upgrades to a Netherite Helmet: at a smithing table, combine it with a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template and one netherite ingot. Repair it on an anvil with diamonds or by merging two damaged helmets. The item works the same in Java and Bedrock Edition.

Java & Bedrock Guide

How to craft and use a Diamond Helmet in Minecraft

  1. 1

    Gather five diamonds

    Mine diamond ore between Y-59 and Y-16 with an iron or diamond pickaxe to collect at least five diamonds.

  2. 2

    Craft the helmet

    Open a crafting table and place the five diamonds across the whole top row and the two outer cells of the middle row, leaving the center empty.

  3. 3

    Equip the helmet

    Move the Diamond Helmet into the head armor slot in your inventory so it starts absorbing damage.

  4. 4

    Enchant for more protection

    Use an enchanting table or anvil to add Protection, Respiration, or Unbreaking and extend the helmet's lifespan.

  5. 5

    Upgrade to netherite

    At a smithing table, combine the helmet with a Netherite Upgrade Template and one netherite ingot to get a Netherite Helmet.

Version note

The smithing-template upgrade path was added in Java 1.20; in earlier versions a netherite ingot alone was enough.

How to craft this block

Ingredients: Diamond Diamond x5
Crafting
Diamond Diamond Diamond Diamond
Diamond
Diamond Helmet
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Diamond Helmet

Used in crafts

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Frequently asked questions

Can you craft a Diamond Helmet?

Yes. Place five diamonds in the helmet shape — the full top row and the two outer cells of the middle row — on a crafting table.

How much protection does a Diamond Helmet give?

A Diamond Helmet provides 3 armor points and 2 armor toughness, reducing the damage taken to your head.

What enchantments work on a Diamond Helmet?

Protection, Respiration, Aqua Affinity, Unbreaking, Thorns, Mending, and the two curses can be applied to a Diamond Helmet.

Can you turn a Diamond Helmet into a Netherite Helmet?

Yes. Combine it with a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template and one netherite ingot at a smithing table in version 1.20 or later.

How do you repair a Diamond Helmet?

Repair it on an anvil with diamonds, merge two damaged helmets, or use the Mending enchantment to restore durability with XP.

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