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The chestplate is the most protective piece of armour, covering the body and arms. In a Bedrock add-on you can make your own with any look and stats, and use it as the centrepiece of a full armour set.
Addon's Studio lets you draw the inventory icon and the worn texture, set protection and durability, and add 3D parts like wings or shoulder pads in Blockbench. It's free to start and needs no coding.
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Step by step
Add a Chestplate
In your project, tap Add item and choose Chestplate. Name it and give it an ID.
Draw the icon
Paint the inventory picture or import one. The starter art gives you a head start.
Draw the worn texture
Paint the Worn armour texture. This is what shows on the player's body and arms.
Set protection and durability
Choose how much it protects and how long it lasts. Set enchantability and a repair material too.
Add 3D parts (optional)
Turn on 3D model to add extra parts like wings, spikes or shoulder pads in Blockbench.
Add a recipe and export
Turn on Crafting and fill the grid, then tap Export and test it with /give.
Tips
- A vanilla diamond chestplate has 8 protection, the most of any piece in the set.
- 3D wings are for looks only. They don't make players fly.
- Use the same colours on all four pieces so the set looks right together.
- Higher enchantability gives better enchantments at the enchanting table.
Questions
How much protection should my chestplate have?
For a diamond-level piece, use 8. A full vanilla diamond set is helmet 3, chestplate 8, leggings 6 and boots 3, for 20 in total.
Can I add wings to my chestplate?
Yes, as a 3D model. Turn on 3D model and build the wings in Blockbench. They show on the player but are only for looks.
Does custom armour work on Xbox or Switch?
Yes, if the add-on is on a Realm or a friend's world they join. Consoles can't import add-on files directly.
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