Pixel art illustration of a silvery-white iron helmet armor piece
Minecraft Java Item ID

Iron Helmet ID

Iron helmet is iron armor worn in the head slot. Iron armor is the standard mid-game protection set.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:iron_helmet

Iron Helmet Item Facts

CategoryCombat
Maximum stack1
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID306

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

Give Command for Iron Helmet

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

/give @p minecraft:iron_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 306 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:iron_helmet 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 306 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:iron_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 Iron Helmet

Crafting Recipe

Iron IngotIron IngotIron Ingot
Iron IngotIron Ingot

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Iron Helmet.

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

Iron Helmet Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Iron Helmet

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

Iron Helmet FAQ

What is the item ID for Iron Helmet?

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

What is the numerical ID for Iron Helmet?

Iron Helmet has the historical numerical ID 306, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:iron_helmet instead.

How do I give myself Iron Helmet in Minecraft?

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

How many Iron Helmet can stack in one slot?

Iron Helmet stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Iron Helmet?

Iron Helmet is crafted on a crafting table with 5 iron ingots, which yields 1 Iron Helmet.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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