Armor materials

Armor materials refer to the material that an armor item uses.

Materials
There are currently six (seven) armor materials in the game: leather, chain, iron, gold, diamond, turtle, and netherite. What material an item uses determines its durability multiplier, armor values, enchantability, sound events, toughness, knockback resistance, and repair items.

Affected Items
All helmets, chestplates, leggings, and boots use their respective armor materials. Turtle shells use the turtle material.

Other mechanics
Other mechanics in the game use these materials for various purposes.
 * Piglins are attracted to items of the gold material, along with various other gold items.
 * Piglins prefer to wear armor in the gold material.