How To Make A Diamond Chestplate In Minecraft - DigMinecraft

How to make a Diamond Chestplate in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a diamond chestplate with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, diamond chestplates are one of the many items of armor that you can make. It is the most durable of all of the chestplates which means that it will last the longest before being destroyed.

Let's explore how to make a diamond chestplate.

Supported Platforms

A diamond 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 a Diamond Chestplate in Creative Mode

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a diamond chestplate in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.21.11	Combat

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a diamond 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 - 1.21.90	Equipment

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a diamond 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 - 1.21.90	Equipment

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a diamond 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 - 1.21.90	Equipment

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a diamond 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 - 1.21.90	Equipment

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a diamond 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 - 1.21.90	Equipment

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a diamond 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 a Diamond Chestplate

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a diamond chestplate:

8 Diamonds

How to craft a Diamond 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 a Diamond Chestplate

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a diamond chestplate, place 8 diamonds in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a diamond chestplate, it is important that the diamonds are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 2 diamonds in the first row at either sides (the middle box should be left empty), 3 diamonds in the second row, and 3 diamonds in the third row. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a diamond chestplate.

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the diamond chestplate will appear in the box to the right.

3. Move the Diamond Chestplate to Inventory

Once you have crafted a diamond chestplate, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Congratulations, you have made a diamond chestplate in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a diamond chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description(Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Diamond Chestplate(minecraft:diamond_chestplate)	0	1	Java	1.8 - 1.12
	Diamond Chestplate(minecraft:diamond_chestplate)	1	Java	1.13 - 1.21.11

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a diamond chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description(Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Diamond Chestplate(minecraft:diamond_chestplate)	0	1	PE	1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a diamond chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description(Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Diamond Chestplate(minecraft:diamond_chestplate)	0	1	Xbox One	1.6.0 - .1.21.130

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a diamond chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description(Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Diamond Chestplate(minecraft:diamond_chestplate)	0	1	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a diamond chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description(Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Diamond Chestplate(minecraft:diamond_chestplate)	0	1	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a diamond chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description(Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Diamond Chestplate(minecraft:diamond_chestplate)	0	1	Windows	1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a diamond chestplate has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description(Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Diamond Chestplate(minecraft:diamond_chestplate)	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 Diamond Chestplate

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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, 1.21 and 1.21.11, the /give command for Diamond Chestplate is:

/give @p diamond_chestplate 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Diamond Chestplate is:

/give @p diamond_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, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Diamond Chestplate is:

/give @p diamond_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, 1.21.0 and .1.21.130, the /give command for Diamond Chestplate is:

/give @p diamond_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, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Diamond Chestplate is:

/give @p diamond_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, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Diamond Chestplate is:

/give @p diamond_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, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Diamond Chestplate is:

/give @p diamond_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 Diamond Chestplate is:

/give @p diamond_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
	Copper Chestplate	176
	Golden Chestplate	112
	Dyed Leather Tunic	80
	Leather Tunic	80

Enchantments for Diamond Chestplate

In Minecraft, you can enchant a diamond 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 Diamond Chestplates

You can use diamond chestplates to make items in Minecraft such as:

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Things to Do with Diamond Chestplates

Here are some activities that you can do with diamond chestplates in Minecraft:

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