Leather Cap

"Cap" redirects here. For mob spawning caps, see Mob spawning.
Leather Cap
Leather Cap.png: Infobox image for Leather Cap the item in Minecraft
Invicon Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 Armor
Rarity tier

Common

Armor

1 (๐Ÿ›ก)

Armor toughness

0 (๐Ÿ›ก)

Durability

55โ€Œ
56โ€Œ

Enchantability

15

Knockback resistance

0

Renewable

Yes

Stackable

No

A leather cap is a variant of helmet that is crafted from leather. It is the eighth-highest tier of helmet, having the lowest armor points and durability with no armor toughness. Like all leather armor, it can be dyed.

Obtaining

Crafting

Ingredients Crafting recipe
Leather
Invicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: LeatherInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: Leather
Invicon Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 Armor

Generated loot

Item Structure Container Quantity Chance
Java Edition
Village Tanner's chest 1 31.8%
[A] Shipwreck Supply chest 1 20.8%
Bedrock Edition
Village Tanner's chest 1 31.8%
[A] Shipwreck Supply chest 1 20.8%
  1. โ†‘ a b All enchantments are equally probable, including treasure enchantments (except Soul Speed, Swift Sneak, and Wind Burst), and any level of the enchantment is equally probable.

Mob loot

Zombies, husks, skeletons, strays and bogged have a small chance to spawn wearing armor, which may include a leather cap. There is a 8.5% chance (9.5% with Looting I, 10.5% with Looting II and 11.5% with Looting III) for the mob to drop the cap they're wearing upon death. The dropped cap is usually badly damaged, and may be enchanted with enchantment levels 5-19.

Trading

VillagerProbabilityVillager wantsPlayer receives
JEBE
Apprentice Leatherworker67%50%5 ร— Emerald[t 1]
Master Leatherworker100%50%5 ร— Emerald[t 1]
  1. โ†‘ a b The leather armor has a random color created by two dyes (possibly the same dye twice.)

Usage

When worn, a leather cap provides 1 (๐Ÿ›ก) armor point.

Powder snow

As with all pieces of leather armor, wearing a leather cap protects the player from freezing in powder snow.

Repairing

Combining

Ingredients Crafting recipe Description
Damaged
Invicon Damaged Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Damaged Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 Armor
Invicon Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 Armor
The durability of the two caps is added together, plus an extra 5% durability.
Ingredients Grinding recipe Description
2x Damaged
Invicon Damaged Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Damaged Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 Armor
The durability of the two caps is added together, plus an extra 5% durability.

Unit repair

Ingredients Anvil recipe
Damaged  +
Leather
Leather CapInvicon Damaged Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Damaged Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Damaged Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Leather.png: Inventory sprite for Leather in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Leather with description: LeatherInvicon Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 Armor

A leather cap can be repaired in an anvil by adding leather, with each leather restoring 25% the cap's maximum durability, rounded down. Two helmets of the same tier can also be combined in an anvil. Both methods preserve the cap's enchantments.

Enchantments

A leather cap can receive the following enchantments.

Name Description Max Level Method Weight
Protection[note 1] Increases overall damage reduction. IV Enchanting TableAnvil 10
Projectile Protection[note 1] Increases damage reduction against projectiles. IV Enchanting TableAnvil 5
Blast Protection[note 1] Increases damage reduction against explosions. IV Enchanting TableAnvil 2
Fire Protection[note 1] Increases damage reduction against fire. IV Enchanting TableAnvil 5
Thorns Deals returning damage to attackers. III Enchanting TableAnvil 1
Respiration Extends breathing time underwater. III Enchanting TableAnvil 2
Aqua Affinity Increases underwater mining speed. I Enchanting TableAnvil 2
Unbreaking Grants a chance to negate durability consumption. III Enchanting TableAnvil 5
Mending Repairs the helmet when obtaining experience. I Anvil 2
Curse of Vanishing The helmet vanishes on death, not dropping as an item. I Anvil 1
Curse of Binding Removes the ability to de-equip the helmet. I Anvil 1
  1. โ†‘ a b c d Protection, Projectile Protection, Blast Protection, and Fire Protection are mutually exclusive.

Armor trimming

It is possible to upgrade armor with trims. This requires a smithing template, a leather cap, and an ingot or crystal (iron ingot, copper ingot, gold ingot, netherite ingot, emerald, redstone dust, lapis lazuli, amethyst shard, nether quartz, diamond, or resin brick).

These trims have no effect on the gameplay or strength of the armor.

Ingredients Smithing recipe
Any Armor Trim +
Leather Cap +
Any Ingot/Crystal
Invicon Bolt Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Bolt Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Bolt Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Bolt Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Coast Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Coast Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Coast Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Coast Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Dune Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Dune Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Dune Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Dune Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Eye Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Eye Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Eye Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Eye Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Flow Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Flow Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Flow Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Flow Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Host Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Host Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Host Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Host Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Raiser Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Rib Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Rib Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Rib Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Rib Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Sentry Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Sentry Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Sentry Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Sentry Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Shaper Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Silence Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Silence Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Silence Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Silence Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Snout Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Spire Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Spire Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Spire Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Spire Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Tide Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Vex Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Ward Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Ward Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Ward Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Ward Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Wayfinder Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Wild Armor Trim Smithing Template.png: Inventory sprite for Wild Armor Trim Smithing Template in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Wild Armor Trim Smithing Template with description: Wild Armor Trim Smithing Template Applies to:  Armor Ingredients:  Ingot & CrystalsInvicon Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game with description: Leather Cap When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Amethyst Shard.png: Inventory sprite for Amethyst Shard in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Amethyst Shard with description: Amethyst ShardInvicon Copper Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Copper Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Copper Ingot with description: Copper IngotInvicon Diamond.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond with description: DiamondInvicon Emerald.png: Inventory sprite for Emerald in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Emerald with description: EmeraldInvicon Gold Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Gold Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gold Ingot with description: Gold IngotInvicon Iron Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Ingot with description: Iron IngotInvicon Lapis Lazuli.png: Inventory sprite for Lapis Lazuli in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lapis Lazuli with description: Lapis LazuliInvicon Nether Quartz.png: Inventory sprite for Nether Quartz in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Nether Quartz with description: Nether QuartzInvicon Netherite Ingot.png: Inventory sprite for Netherite Ingot in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Netherite Ingot with description: Netherite IngotInvicon Redstone Dust.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Dust in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Dust with description: Redstone DustInvicon Amethyst Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Amethyst Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Amethyst Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Amethyst Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Copper Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Copper Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Copper Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  &zArmor Trim  Copper Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Diamond Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Diamond Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Diamond Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Diamond Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Emerald Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Emerald Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Emerald Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Emerald Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Gold Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Gold Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Gold Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Gold Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Iron Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Iron Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Iron Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Iron Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Lapis Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Lapis Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Lapis Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Lapis Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Quartz Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Quartz Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Quartz Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Quartz Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Netherite Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Netherite Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Netherite Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  Armor Trim  Netherite Material When on Head: +1 ArmorInvicon Redstone Trim Leather Cap.png: Inventory sprite for Redstone Trim Leather Cap in Minecraft as shown in-game linking to Redstone Trim Leather Cap with description: Leather Cap Upgrade:  &yArmor Trim  Redstone Material When on Head: +1 Armor

Dyeing

Leather caps can be dyed by combining it with dye(s) through crafting in Java Edition, or by using it on a cauldron containing dyed water in Bedrock Edition. Using dyed leather caps on a cauldron containing ordinary water removes any dye from it.

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Sounds

Java Edition:

Sounds
SoundSubtitlesSourceDescriptionResource locationTranslation keyVolumePitchAttenuation
distance
โ€‹Leather armor rustlesPlayersWhen a leather helmet is equippeditem.armor.equip_leathersubtitles.item.armor.equip_leatherโ€‹1.01.016
โ€‹Item breaksEntity-DependentWhen a helmet's durability is exhaustedentity.item.breaksubtitles.entity.item.breakโ€‹0.80.8-1.216

Bedrock Edition:

Sounds
SoundSourceDescriptionResource locationVolumePitch
PlayersWhen a leather cap is equippedarmor.equip_leather1.01.0
BlocksWhen a leather cap is dyed using a cauldroncauldron.dyearmor0.11.0
BlocksWhen a leather cap's dye is removed using a cauldroncauldron.cleanarmor0.11.0
PlayersWhen a helmet's durability is exhaustedrandom.break1.00.9

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierFormItem tagsTranslation key
ItemSprite leather-cap.png: Sprite image for leather-cap in Minecraft Leather Capleather_helmetItemfreeze_immune_wearablesitem.minecraft.leather_helmet

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID FormTranslation key
ItemSprite leather-cap.png: Sprite image for leather-cap in Minecraft Leather Capleather_helmet335Itemitem.leather_helmet.name

Item data

Java Edition:

  • [NBT Compound / JSON Object] components: the item's components tag.
    • [Int] minecraft:dyed_color: The color applied of this leather armor or wolf armor item. More generally, it is used as the minecraft:dye color provider in item model definitions. Color codes are the hex code of the color converted to a decimal number, or can be calculated from the red, green and blue components using this formula:
      (Red << 16) + (Green << 8) + Blue[note 1]
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    • [NBT List / JSON Array] minecraft:dyed_color: Another format. A list containing 3 floats corresponding to red, green and blue values as a fraction (ranged 0 to 1, inclusive) that is automatically converted to the int format.

Bedrock Edition:

Achievements

IconAchievementIn-game descriptionActual requirements (if different)Gamerscore earnedTrophy type (PS)
PS4Other
Tie Dye OutfitUse a cauldron to dye all 4 unique pieces of leather armor.โ€”15Bronze

History

Java Edition Indev
0.3120091231-2255 Added cloth cap.
The textures of cloth caps are taken from one of Notch's previous games, Legend of the Chambered.
20100212-1210Cloth caps can now be crafted.
20100218-0011 Added a model of cloth caps.
Cloth caps can now be worn, give 3 (๐Ÿ›ก๐Ÿ›ก) and have durability.
Java Edition Alpha
v1.0.8With the introduction of leather, "Cloth Helmet" has been renamed to "Leather Cap".
Leather cap is now crafted with leather instead of cloth.
Java Edition
1.3.112w21aButchers now sell leather caps for 2โ€“3 emeralds.
1.4.2August 17, 2012Jeb and Dinnerbone tweeted pictures of dyeable leather armor.
12w34aLeather helmets can now be dyed by crafting a leather armor piece with dyes. Dyes can be removed by using dyed leather armor on a cauldron with water.
Default leather caps textures are now slightly darker.
12w36aDyed leather caps are now more saturated and have a slight tint of tan in respect to the default armor color.
12w37a Leather armor now has non-dyed parts on the cap. This has been implemented so that players can distinguish between other types of helmets and similarly colored leather caps.
1.814w02aLeatherworkers no longer sell other leather caps.
14w05aLeather caps no longer turn red when mobs and players are hurt.
1.915w34bHelmet durability now affects armor value.
15w36aArmor and armor enchantment calculations have been changed. For the original values, see here.
15w36dHelmet durability affecting value has been removed.
Leather caps now have an attribute controlling the defense points.
15w50aAdded equip sounds for leather armor.
16w02aArmor and armor enchantment calculations have been changed again.
16w05aArmor calculations have been changed, once again.
1.1318w11aEnchanted leather caps can now generate in the chests of shipwrecks.
1.1418w43a The texture of leather cap has been changed.
18w48aLeather caps can now be found in chests in village tanneries.
19w11aLeatherworker villagers now sell randomly dyed leather caps.
1.1620w07a Added textures and models for leather cap when they are used by piglins.
1.1720w48aWearing a leather helmet now prevents freezing entirely.
21w13aThe two unused textures of the leather cap for piglins[1][2] have been removed.
1.1922w17aChanged the leather cap texture from to , to extend the center bar on the back face to the bottom.
1.19.423w05aLeather caps can now be trimmed using a smithing table.
Helmets can now have trims of the same material it is made out of.
There are 10 types of material that determine the color of the trim: Iron, Copper, Gold, Lapis, Emerald, Diamond, Netherite, Redstone, Amethyst, and Quartz
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.6.0 Added leather cap.
v0.8.0build 2 The leather helmet sprite has been changed to that of Java Edition, but its armor model remains that of older versions.
v0.14.0build 1 The texture of leather helmets has been changed.
Leather helmets can now be dyed.
v0.15.0build 1Helmets can now be obtained from strays and husks that naturally spawn with armor.
Bedrock Edition
1.4.0beta 1.2.14.2Enchanted leather helmets can now be found inside shipwreck supply room chests.
1.10.0beta 1.10.0.3 The texture of leather cap has been changed.
Leather helmets can now be found inside plains village tannery chests.
1.11.0beta 1.11.0.1Leather helmets can now be found inside savanna, taiga, desert, snowy taiga and snowy tundra village tannery chests.
1.12.0beta 1.12.0.2 Leather armor no longer shows as being dyed properly when worn by armor stands.
1.13.0beta 1.13.0.1Leather armor now appears properly dyed when worn by armor stands.
1.16.210beta 1.16.210.53Wearing leather helmets now prevents freezing entirely.
1.19.80
Experiment
Next Major Update
Preview 1.19.80.21Helmets can now be trimmed using a smithing table.
Legacy Console Edition
Xbox 360Xbox OnePS3PS4PS VitaWii USwitch
TU1CU11.001.001.00Patch 11.0.1 Added leather cap.
Added a quick equip for armor to the inventory interface.
TU121.03 The textures for leather helmets have been changed.
TU141.05Leather helmets can now be dyed.
Butchers now sell leather caps for 2โ€“3 emeralds.
TU24CU121.161.161.16Leather caps no longer turn red when mobs and players are hurt.
TU25CU141.171.171.17Leather caps now have the quick equip functionality.
TU31CU191.221.221.22Patch 3Leatherworkers no longer sell other leather caps.
TU46CU361.381.381.38Patch 15Leather caps now have an attribute controlling the defense points.
TU69 1.761.761.76Patch 38 Enchanted leather helmets can now be found inside shipwreck supply room chests.
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
0.1.0 Added leather cap.
Armor durability from Indev until late Beta
Leather Golden Chainmail Iron Diamond
33 66 66 132 264

Data history

Java Edition
1.1317w47aPrior to The Flattening, these items' numeral IDs were 298, 302, 306, 310 and 314.โ€‹

Issues

Issues relating to "Leather cap", "Leather hat", or "Leather helmet" are maintained on the bug tracker. Issues should be reported and viewed there.

Gallery

Renders

Notes

  1. โ†‘ For positive values larger than 0x00FFFFFF, the top byte is ignored. All negative values produce white.

References

  1. โ†‘ /assets/minecraft/textures/models/armor/piglin_leather_layer_1.png
  2. โ†‘ /assets/minecraft/textures/models/armor/piglin_leather_layer_1_overlay.png

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