Minecraft I love it, PewDiePie seems to be playing it again, and it’s just fun. However, Horse Armor is a topic that a lot of people just spread flat out incorrect information on.
So, let’s talk about Horse Armor can you make your own? Are there multiple types and where can it be found in the open?
No, Horse Armor Is No Longer Craftable
Horse Armor was originally introduced in 1.6.1 (13w16a). There were three types of armor included (Iron, Gold Diamond). However, in a following release 1.6.1 (13w18a) the ability to craft the armor was taken out. There was no longer a recipe for horse armor in the game.
So, you are currently not able to craft horse armor in any version of Minecraft. So, no matter what anything says online you are currently not able to craft Armor in Vanilla Minecraft on the latest version.
So, Where Can I find it?
Well, drop rates are super complicated. However, the wiki provides some useful information regarding this.
Leather Horse Armor
Leather armor can only be found by trading 6 emeralds to an expert-level leatherworker villager.
Iron Horse Armor
Now Iron Horse Armor can be found in the world in various chests located in various temples. Iron horse armor can be found in 2.5% of stronghold altar chests, 5.7% of village weaponsmith chests, 21.8% of dungeon chests, 19.0% of fortress chests, 4.5% of jungle temple chests, 18.0% of desert temple chests, and 4.6% of End city chests.
Gold Horse Armor
The same goes for Gold Horse Armor it can be found in the following locations. Golden horse armor can be found in 2.5% of stronghold altar chests, 5.7% of village weaponsmith chests, 14.9% of dungeon chests, 29.1% of fortress chests, 4.5% of jungle temple chests, 12.3% of desert temple chests, and 4.6% of End city chests.
Diamond Horse Armor
Finally, Diamond Horse Armor is found in the following locations. Diamond horse armor can be found in 2.5% of stronghold altar chests, 5.7% of village weaponsmith chests, 7.7% of dungeon chests, 11.8% of fortress chests, 4.5% of jungle temple chests, 6.3% of desert temple chests, and 4.6% of End city chests.
Closing Thoughts
Horse Armor can’t be crafted but it can be found! This encourages to not only go out and explore but to bring your horse companion with you.
