Netherite armor is the strongest, found only in the Nether. Netherite armor cannot burn and floats in lava. Diamond armor absorbs 80% of hit points and requires 24 diamonds
Six types exist: leather, chainmail, iron, diamond, gold, and netherite. Mob drops have 8.5-11.5% chance of chestplate drops. Iron chestplates found in taiga village armor stands. Villagers trade chestplates for emeralds based on level
Experiment in Java and Bedrock editions to improve villager trade fairness. Mojang considers librarian trades too powerful compared to enchanting tables. Players must explore different biomes to unlock villager tiers
Leather armor reduces damage by 28%, requiring no special tools. Iron armor reduces damage by 60%, more abundant than gold. Gold armor reduces damage by 44%, useful against piglins. Diamond armor reduces damage by 80%, most efficient but rare
Chain armor cannot be crafted, only obtained through trading with blacksmith villagers. Villagers trade emeralds for chain armor pieces. Blacksmiths with armorer job can trade chain armor pieces. Different pieces require varying amounts of emeralds: helmet 5-6, chest plate 11-14
Mod adds 55 new armor sets and 396 shields to Skyrim. Armor sets blend into game lore and balance. Items are craftable, upgradable, and enchantable. Compatible with level 1 to level 50 gameplay