This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft an iron chestplate with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, iron chestplates are one of the many items of armor that you can make.
Let's explore how to make an iron chestplate.
Supported Platforms
An iron chestplate is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.6.0) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find an Iron Chestplate in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find an iron chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.21 |  Combat |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find an iron chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.21.0 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find an iron chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.21.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find an iron chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.21.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find an iron chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.21.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find an iron chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.21.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find an iron chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.21.03 | Equipment |
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
Required Materials to make an Iron Chestplate
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft an iron chestplate:
How to craft an Iron Chestplate in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make an Iron Chestplate
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make an iron chestplate, place 8 iron ingots in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making an iron chestplate, it is important that the iron ingots are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 2 iron ingots in the first row at either sides (the middle box should be left empty), 3 iron ingots in the second row, and 3 iron ingots in the third row. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an iron chestplate.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the iron chestplate will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Iron Chestplate to Inventory
Once you have crafted an iron chestplate, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made an iron chestplate in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, an iron chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Iron Chestplate (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Java | 1.8 - 1.12 |
| Iron Chestplate (minecraft: | 1 | Java | 1.13 - 1.21 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, an iron chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Chestplate (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | PE | 1.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, an iron chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Chestplate (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, an iron chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Chestplate (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, an iron chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Chestplate (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, an iron chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Chestplate (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Windows | 1.0 - 1.21.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, an iron chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Chestplate (minecraft: | 0 | 1 | Education | 1.0 - 1.21.03 |
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Iron Chestplate
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.21, the /give command for Iron Chestplate is:
/give @p iron_chestplate 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Iron Chestplate is:
/give @p iron_chestplate 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Iron Chestplate is:
/give @p iron_chestplate 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Iron Chestplate is:
/give @p iron_chestplate 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Iron Chestplate is:
/give @p iron_chestplate 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Iron Chestplate is:
/give @p iron_chestplate 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.21.0, the /give command for Iron Chestplate is:
/give @p iron_chestplate 1 0
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Iron Chestplate is:
/give @p iron_chestplate 1 0
Durability
Durability represents how long the item will last. For tools, weapons and transportation, durability is the number of useful actions before the item is destroyed. For armor items, durability is the number of hits (that can be blocked by armor) before the item is destroyed. So the higher the durability number, the longer the item will last.
The following table shows the durability for each chestplate in Minecraft:
| Item | Name | Durability |
|---|---|---|
 | Netherite Chestplate | 592 |
 | Diamond Chestplate | 528 |
 | Chain Chestplate | 240 |
| Iron Chestplate | 240 |
 | Golden Chestplate | 112 |
 | Dyed Leather Tunic | 80 |
 | Leather Tunic | 80 |
Enchantments for Iron Chestplate
In Minecraft, you can enchant an iron chestplate with the following enchantments:
| Enchantment | Description |
|---|---|
| Blast Protection | Reduces blast and explosion damage |
| Curse of Binding | Cursed item can not be removed from player |
| Curse of Vanishing | Cursed item will disappear after player dies |
| Fire Protection | Reduces damage caused by fire and lava |
| Mending | Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor |
| Projectile Protection | Reduces projectile damage (arrows, fireballs, fire charges) |
| Protection | General protection against attacks, fire, lava, and falling |
| Thorns | Causes damage to attackers |
| Unbreaking | Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used |
Definitions
- Enchantment is what the enchantment is called.
- Description is the description of what the enchantment does.
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Things to Make with Iron Chestplates
You can use iron chestplates to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Iron Chestplates
Here are some activities that you can do with iron chestplates in Minecraft:
