{{for|the item dropped by maturing turtles|Turtle Scute}}
{{Infobox item
| image = Turtle Shell.png
| invimage = Turtle Shell
| durability = 275
| armor = 2
| renewable = Yes
| stackable = No
}}
A '''turtle shell''' is a special type of [[helmet]] that can also be used as a [[brewing]] ingredient.

== Obtaining ==
=== Crafting ===
{{crafting
|showname=0
|name=[[Turtle Shell]]
|A2=Turtle Scute
|B2=Turtle Scute
|C2=Turtle Scute
|A3=Turtle Scute
|C3=Turtle Scute
|Output=Turtle Shell
|type=Combat
|ignoreusage=1
}}

== Usage ==
=== Turtle shell effect ===
When equipped, the turtle shell provides the {{EffectLink|Water Breathing}} status effect, allowing the [[player]] to remain underwater for an additional 10 seconds. The effect immediately recharges after exposure to air or [[bubble column]]s.

=== Brewing ingredient ===
{{Brewing
 |Turtle Shell
 |Potion of the Turtle Master
 |Potion of the Turtle Master
 |Potion of the Turtle Master
 |showname=1
}}

=== Repairing ===
==== Combining ====
{{Crafting
|Damaged Turtle Shell
|Damaged Turtle Shell
|Output=Turtle Shell
|type=Combat
|ignoreusage=1
|showdescription=1
|description=The durability of the two helmets is added together, plus an extra 5% durability.
}}
{{Grinding
|ingredients=2x Damaged [[Turtle Shell]]
|Damaged Turtle Shell
|Damaged Turtle Shell
|Turtle Shell
|showdescription=1
|description=The durability of the two helmets is added together, plus an extra 5% durability.
}}

==== Unit repair ====
{{main|Anvil mechanics#Unit repair}}
{{Repairing
|head=1
|Damaged Turtle Shell
|Damaged Turtle Shell; Turtle Scute
|Turtle Shell
|tail=1
}}

A turtle shell can be repaired in an [[anvil]] by adding [[turtle scute]]s, with each scute restoring 25% the turtle shell's maximum durability, rounded down. Two turtle shells can also be combined in an anvil. Both methods preserve the helmet's [[Enchanting|enchantment]]s.

=== Enchantments ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Description
! Max Level
! [[Enchanting|Method]]
! Weight
|-
| [[Protection]]<ref group=note name=exc>Protection, Projectile Protection, Blast Protection, and Fire Protection are mutually exclusive.</ref>
| Increases overall damage reduction.
| IV
| {{BlockLink|Enchanting Table}}<br/>{{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 10
|-
| [[Projectile Protection]]<ref group=note name="exc"/>
| Increases damage reduction against projectiles.
| IV
| {{BlockLink|Enchanting Table}}<br/>{{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 5
|-
| [[Blast Protection]]<ref group=note name="exc"/>
| Increases damage reduction against explosions.
| IV
| {{BlockLink|Enchanting Table}}<br/>{{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 2
|-
| [[Fire Protection]]<ref group=note name="exc"/>
| Increases damage reduction against fire.
| IV
| {{BlockLink|Enchanting Table}}<br/>{{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 5
|-
| [[Thorns]]
| Deals returning damage to attackers.
| III
| {{BlockLink|Enchanting Table}}<br/>{{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 1
|-
| [[Respiration]]
| Extends breathing time underwater.
| III
| {{BlockLink|Enchanting Table}}<br/>{{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 2
|-
| [[Aqua Affinity]]
| Increases underwater mining speed.
| I
| {{BlockLink|Enchanting Table}}<br/>{{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 2
|-
| [[Unbreaking]]
| Grants a chance to negate durability consumption.
| III
| {{BlockLink|Enchanting Table}}<br/>{{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 5
|-
| [[Mending]]
| Repairs the turtle shell when obtaining [[experience]].
| I
| {{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 2
|-
| [[Curse of Vanishing]]
| The turtle shell vanishes on death, not dropping as an item.	
| I
| {{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 1
|-
| [[Curse of Binding]]
| Removes the ability to de-equip the turtle shell.
| I
| {{BlockLink|Anvil}}
| 1
|}

{{notelist}}

=== Armor trimming ===
It is possible to upgrade turtle shells with trims. This requires a [[smithing template]], a turtle shell, 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. 

{{Smithing
|head=1
|ingredients=Any Armor Trim +<br>Any Helmet +<br>Any Ingot/Crystal
|Any Armor Trim Smithing Template
|Turtle Shell
|Amethyst Shard; Copper Ingot; Diamond; Emerald; Gold Ingot; Iron Ingot; Lapis Lazuli; Nether Quartz; Netherite Ingot; Redstone Dust; Resin Brick
|Amethyst Trim Turtle Shell; Copper Trim Turtle Shell; Diamond Trim Turtle Shell; Emerald Trim Turtle Shell; Gold Trim Turtle Shell; Iron Trim Turtle Shell; Lapis Trim Turtle Shell; Quartz Trim Turtle Shell; Netherite Trim Turtle Shell; Redstone Trim Turtle Shell; Resin Trim Turtle Shell
|tail=1
}}

== Sounds ==
{{JE}}:<br>

{{SoundTable
| type = java
| {{SoundLine
| sound =Equip turtle shell.ogg
|subtitle=Turtle Shell thunks
|source=player
|description=When a turtle shell is equipped
|id=item.armor.equip_turtle
|translationkey=subtitles.item.armor.equip_turtle
|volume=1.0
|pitch=1.0/0.85/1.1
|distance=16}}
| {{SoundLine
|sound=Random break.ogg
|subtitle=Item breaks
|source=dependent
|description=When a helmet's durability is exhausted
|id=entity.item.break
|translationkey=subtitles.entity.item.break
|volume=0.8
|pitch=0.8-1.2
| distance = 16
}}
}}

{{BE}}:<br>
{{SoundTable
|type = bedrock
| {{SoundLine
|sound=Equip leather1.ogg
|sound2=Equip leather2.ogg
|sound3=Equip leather3.ogg
|sound4=Equip leather4.ogg
|sound5=Equip leather5.ogg
|sound6=Equip leather6.ogg
|source=player
|description=When a turtle shell is equipped
|id=armor.equip_leather
|volume=1.0
|pitch=1.0}}
| {{SoundLine
|sound=Random break.ogg
|source=player
|description=When a helmet's durability is exhausted
|id=random.break
|volume=1.0
| pitch = 0.9
}}
}}

== Data values ==
=== ID ===
{{JE}}:
{{ID table
|edition=java
|showitemtags=y
|showforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Turtle Shell
|spritetype=item
|nameid=turtle_helmet
|form=item
|foot=1}}

{{BE}}:
{{ID table
|edition=bedrock
|shownumericids=y
|showforms=y
|notshowbeitemforms=y
|generatetranslationkeys=y
|displayname=Turtle Shell
|spritetype=item
|nameid=turtle_helmet
|id=573
|form=item
|foot=1}}

== Advancements ==
{{load advancements|A Furious Cocktail;How Did We Get Here}}

== History ==
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine|java}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.13|dev=18w07a|[[File:Turtle Shell JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Turtle Shell (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added turtle shells.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16|dev=20w07a|[[File:Turtle Shell piglin MC-172110.png|32px]] Turtle shells, when used by [[piglin]]s and [[zombified piglin]]s, result in a [[missing texture]] when being displayed.<ref>{{Cite bug|MC|172110|Texture of turtle shells is missing when worn by a piglin or zombified piglin|date=February 14, 2020|resolution=Fixed}}</ref>}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.16|dev=Pre-release 3|Turtle shells used by piglins and zombified piglins now use the same model as other [[entities]], fixing the aforementioned bug.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.4|exp=Update 1.20|dev=23w04a|Turtle shells can now be trimmed using a [[smithing table]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|bedrock}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.5.0|dev=beta 1.5.0.4|[[File:Turtle Shell JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Turtle Shell (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added turtle shells.}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.19.80|exp=Next Major Update|dev=Preview 1.19.80.21|Turtle shells can now be trimmed using a [[smithing table]].}}
|{{HistoryLine|console}}
|{{HistoryLine||xbox=TU69|xbone=none|ps3=1.76|psvita=1.76|ps4=1.76|wiiu=Patch 38|switch=none|[[File:Turtle Shell.png|32px]] [[File:Turtle Shell (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added turtle shells.}}
}}

== Issues ==
{{Issue list}}

== Trivia ==
* The turtle shell is the only helmet that is not a part of a complete set.
* Defense point values exist in the code for all other pieces of a theoretical "turtle" armor set. These are: {{armor|6}} for [[chestplate]]s, {{armor|5}} for [[leggings]], and {{armor|2}} for [[boots]].

== Gallery ==
=== Renders ===
<gallery>
File:Enchanted Turtle Shell.gif|An [[Enchanting|enchant]]ed turtle shell.
File:Enchanted Turtle Shell (item).gif|An enchanted turtle shell item.
</gallery>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/taking-inventory-turtle-shell Taking Inventory: Turtle Shell] – Minecraft.net on October 26, 2018

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