Blast Protection
Reduces explosion damage by 8% per level per armor piece, and reduces explosion knockback by 15% per level. As of Java 1.21, the knockback reduction now stacks across multiple armor pieces wearing the enchantment.
Max level
4
Category
Armor
Applies to
Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots
Conflicts with
Protection, Fire Protection, Projectile Protection
Best uses
Best for end-game content involving TNT, creepers, or the Wither. Wearing four pieces with Blast Protection IV provides 32% damage reduction per piece, bringing you close to the 80% cap purely from explosions.
How to get Blast Protection
Enchanting table (primary item on all armor), librarian villager trades (enchanted books), fishing, and structure loot. Combine via anvil for higher levels.