Pixel art illustration of a gray chain-link chestplate armor piece

Minecraft Java Item ID

Chainmail Chestplate ID

Chainmail chestplate is chainmail armor worn in the chest slot. Chainmail armor cannot be crafted; it comes from mob drops, trading, and chest loot.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:chainmail_chestplate

Chainmail Chestplate Item Facts

CategoryCombat

Maximum stack1

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID303

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Chainmail Chestplate

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:chainmail_chestplate 1

Customize this command → Open in Enchantment Builder →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 303 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:chainmail_chestplate 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 303 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:chainmail_chestplate 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Chainmail Chestplate

Finding Chainmail Chestplate

Chainmail Chestplate cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Chainmail Chestplate instantly.

Chainmail Chestplate Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:chainmail_chestplate 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:chainmail_chestplate 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:chainmail_chestplate 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:chainmail_chestplate

Compatible Enchantments for Chainmail Chestplate

Chainmail Chestplate can receive these enchantments from an enchanting table or anvil. Some of them are mutually exclusive; each enchantment page lists its incompatible partners.

Chainmail Chestplate FAQ

What is the item ID for Chainmail Chestplate?

The item ID for Chainmail Chestplate is minecraft:chainmail_chestplate. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Chainmail Chestplate?

Chainmail Chestplate has the historical numerical ID 303, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:chainmail_chestplate instead.

How do I give myself Chainmail Chestplate in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:chainmail_chestplate 1 to give the nearest player one Chainmail Chestplate. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Chainmail Chestplate can stack in one slot?

Chainmail Chestplate stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.