Pixel art illustration of a turtle shell helmet with a green scute pattern

Minecraft Java Item ID

Turtle Shell ID

The turtle shell is a helmet crafted from turtle scutes. It grants water breathing while worn.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:turtle_helmet

Turtle Shell Item Facts

CategoryCombat

Maximum stack1

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Turtle Shell

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

/give @p minecraft:turtle_helmet 1

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

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:turtle_helmet 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:turtle_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 Turtle Shell

Crafting Recipe

Turtle Scute	Turtle Scute	Turtle Scute
Turtle Scute		Turtle Scute

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Turtle Shell.

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Turtle Shell Tool and Armor Stats

Max durability275 uses

Repair withTurtle Scute

EnchantableYes

Turtle Shell Command Examples

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

Compatible Enchantments for Turtle Shell

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

Turtle Shell FAQ

What is the item ID for Turtle Shell?

The item ID for Turtle Shell is minecraft:turtle_helmet. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Turtle Shell in Minecraft?

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

How many Turtle Shell can stack in one slot?

Turtle Shell stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Turtle Shell?

Turtle Shell is crafted on a crafting table with 5 turtle scutes, which yields 1 Turtle Shell.

How durable is Turtle Shell?

Turtle Shell has a maximum durability of 275, so it survives 275 uses before breaking.