We have completed an inventory of boots and pants, and now it’s time to shift our focus to the other end of the body and conduct an inventory of helmets!
Helmets account for three-fourths of all armor. They were introduced in Minecraft back in February 2010, alongside all the other armor pieces. It’s worth mentioning that prior to this, there were several non-functional armor models already present in the game.
Helmets are categorized into five types: leather, chainmail, iron, diamond, and gold, with turtle shells also being an option. The primary function of helmets is clearly to protect the head, and they do a great job at it. Wearing a helmet made from a specific material provides additional benefits, such as increasing armor durability by one and a half points.
To create a helmet on your own, you will need five pieces of a specific material. Arrange them in an n-shaped pattern within the crafting grid, and you’re all set! There are also alternative methods to obtain helmets, such as acquiring them from zombies, corpses, animals, and skeletons. Additionally, villagers sell helmets, and they can be found in treasure chests.
A crucial aspect of helmets is their enchanting capabilities. Fire resistance, protection against projectiles, explosions, and other spells can be applied to all types of armor in Minecraft Bedrock. Helmets, specifically, possess two enchantments that are not available on any other armor items: underwater breathing and water affinity. Both are extremely useful if you plan to embark on an underwater adventure.
In the real world, helmets play a vital role as they protect our heads (the only one for whom a helmet was useless was Dullahan, a mythological Irish hero).
The oldest known helmet is the Corinthian helmet, which dates back to the 8th century BC (this type of helmet was featured in the film 300). These helmets were crafted in Ancient Greece and were made of bronze, covering the entire head and neck while leaving only slits for vision, speech, and breathing. For centuries, all helmets were based on a similar design.
In the 11th century, a new style emerged—the kettle-shaped helmet. This design consisted of a metal cap that covered the top of the head with wide brims. Although it did not protect the face, this type of helmet remained popular until World War II. The lack of facial protection was offset by increased mobility, which many found acceptable.
Since the invention of plastic in the mid-20th century, helmets have been utilized not only in combat but also across various aspects of life. Nowadays, we wear them during any activities that pose a risk to our head’s safety, ranging from cycling and skiing to construction work. Currently, there is even an inflatable helmet that functions like an airbag: a cushion deploys from the collar, inflating to protect a cyclist’s head in case of a fall.
In Minecraft, such advanced mechanisms are yet to be seen, but we can wait for some villager to invent plastic and create safe cushions to shield us from falling off pigs.
