Pixel art illustration of a bright cyan-blue diamond helmet

Minecraft Java Item ID

Diamond Helmet ID

Diamond Helmet provides 3 armor points. It is crafted from 5 diamonds and can be enchanted with Protection, Respiration, and Aqua Affinity.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2

Namespaced item ID minecraft:diamond_helmet

Diamond Helmet Item Facts

CategoryCombat

Maximum stack1

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical ID310

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

Give Command for Diamond Helmet

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

/give @p minecraft:diamond_helmet 1

Customize this command → Open in Enchantment Builder → View crafting recipe →

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 310 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:diamond_helmet 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 310 1 0

Numerical ID + data value

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:diamond_helmet 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 Diamond Helmet

Crafting Recipe

Diamond	Diamond	Diamond
Diamond		Diamond

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Diamond Helmet.

More Ways to Get It

Craft a Diamond Helmet with five diamonds at a Crafting Table. Equip it in the head slot for strong armor protection, then upgrade it with netherite when your progression allows.

Collect five diamonds.
Craft the helmet at a Crafting Table.
Equip it in the head armor slot and enchant or upgrade it when ready.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Diamond Helmet instantly.

Diamond Helmet Tool and Armor Stats

Max durability363 uses

Repair withDiamond

EnchantableYes

Diamond Helmet in Minecraft: Water and Defense in One Slot

Quick answer: Use minecraft:diamond_helmet in Java Edition commands. Craft a diamond helmet from five diamonds for strong head protection and armor toughness, then add Respiration and Aqua Affinity for underwater work before upgrading to netherite.

Crafting and the helmet enchant set

Five diamonds in a helmet pattern make the diamond helmet, the second-best headwear after netherite. Helmets carry the underwater enchantments, which makes the slot valuable beyond raw protection.

Respiration III extends underwater breathing dramatically, Aqua Affinity removes the underwater mining speed penalty, and Protection IV plus Unbreaking III and Mending complete the standard god helmet.

Crafting: 5 diamonds, helmet pattern.
Signature enchants: Respiration III, Aqua Affinity.
Upgrade to netherite with a template at the smithing table.

Helmets versus alternatives

The turtle helmet trades one armor point for built-in water breathing, useful before Respiration is available. Carved pumpkins and mob heads occupy the same slot with no protection but block endermen aggro and add style.

For most players the diamond helmet with full enchants, later upgraded to netherite, is the lifetime answer. Keep a carved pumpkin in the ender chest for End trips regardless.

Diamond Helmet Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Diamond Helmet

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

What Is Diamond Helmet Used For?

Diamond

Five diamonds are required for the helmet recipe.

Netherite Ingot

Use a smithing workflow to upgrade eligible diamond armor.

Enchanting Table

Add protection and utility enchantments to armor.

Diamond Chestplate

Combine armor pieces into a full diamond armor set.

Diamond Helmet FAQ

What is the item ID for Diamond Helmet?

The item ID for Diamond Helmet is minecraft:diamond_helmet. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Diamond Helmet?

Diamond Helmet has the historical numerical ID 310, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:diamond_helmet instead.

How do I give myself Diamond Helmet in Minecraft?

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

How many Diamond Helmet can stack in one slot?

Diamond Helmet stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Diamond Helmet?

Diamond Helmet is crafted on a crafting table with 5 diamonds, which yields 1 Diamond Helmet.

What enchantments go on a diamond helmet?

The standard set is Protection IV, Respiration III, Aqua Affinity, Unbreaking III, and Mending, with Thorns III as an optional add. Helmets are the only armor piece that takes Respiration and Aqua Affinity.

Is a turtle helmet better than a diamond helmet?

Only situationally. The turtle helmet gives ten seconds of water breathing but one less armor point and no toughness. An enchanted diamond helmet with Respiration beats it for serious underwater work and general combat.

How do you make a netherite helmet?

Upgrade a diamond helmet at a smithing table using a netherite upgrade smithing template and one netherite ingot. Enchant the diamond helmet first; everything carries over to the netherite version.