How to Get Chainmail Armor and Other Rare Items Legally

Where to Get Chainmail Armor and Other Unobtainable Items in Minecraft

Some items in Minecraft are impossible to craft. You cannot put Chainmail Armor in a crafting table. You cannot brew a Bottle of Enchanting. You cannot craft a Globe Banner Pattern. So how do you get these items in Survival mode? The answer is trading. This guide lists the rare items that are exclusively available through villagers and how to acquire them.

Chainmail Armor

Chainmail Armor is a unique tier of armor. It is stronger than iron but weaker than diamond. However, it cannot be crafted. The only legitimate way to get it is by trading with Armorers.

• Where to get it: Apprentice level Armorer.
• Available trades: Chainmail Leggings and Chainmail Boots may be offered for emeralds. Journeyman level Armorers may offer Chainmail Helmets and Chestplates.
• Note: The availability is random. You may need to find multiple Armorers or reroll trades until you find one selling the specific piece you need.

Bottles o' Enchanting

Bottles o' Enchanting are used to gain experience quickly. They cannot be brewed or crafted.

• Where to get it: Master level Cleric.
• Cost: Typically, 3 emeralds per bottle.
• Usage: This is the only renewable source of experience bottles in the game. Setting up a Cleric trading hall is essential for players who need large amounts of XP for enchanting or mending.

Globe Banner Pattern

This pattern allows you to create a banner with a globe design. It is a cosmetic item that cannot be obtained any other way.

• Where to get it: Master level Cartographer.
• Cost: 8 emeralds.
• Note: This is the only way to get this specific banner pattern.

Explorer Maps

While you can find some structures by chance, Explorer Maps are the only reliable way to locate Ocean Monuments, Woodland Mansions, and Trial Chambers.

• Where to get it: Cartographers.
• Levels: Ocean Explorer Maps are available at Journeyman level. Woodland Explorer Maps and Trial Explorer Maps are available at Master level.
• Usage: These maps lead you directly to the structure, saving hours of searching.

Other Rare Items

• Coral Blocks: Only available from Wandering Traders or Fishermen (in some versions/contexts).
• Small Dripleaves: Available from Wandering Traders.
• Bell: Available from Apprentice level Armorers, Toolsmiths, and Weaponsmiths.

Conclusion

If you want Chainmail Armor, Bottles o' Enchanting, or specific banner patterns, you must use the trading system. These items are intentionally excluded from crafting and loot tables to encourage interaction with villagers. By leveling up the correct professions, you can access these rare items legally and ethically in Survival mode.