====== minecraft:armor ======
The ''minecraft:armor'' item component allows its user to take less damage when worn.
This item component is usually combined with [[items:item_components:equipment|minecraft:equipment]] and [[items:item_components:damageable|minecraft:damageable]].


===== Fields =====
^  Name  ^  Description  ^  Type  ^  Default Value  ^
| ''material'' | The material that determines the appearance and armor properties. | An [[items:armor_materials|armor material]] | |
| ''armor_type'' | The animal to target. When omitted, uses the default armor and texture location. | An optional [[#armor type]] | |


===== Example =====
<code javascript>
{
  "material": "minecraft:iron"
}
</code>


===== Armor Type =====
The animal to target for the armor.
It determines the location of the texture to use for rendering.


==== Values ====
^  Name  ^  Applies to  ^
| ''equestrian'' | Horse-like entities |
| ''canine'' | Wolves |