What is the purpose of chain armor in Minecraft?

Well, despite the reason that its just armor, chain armor is in between gold and iron. read more

Chain Armor (also known as Chainmail) is a type of armor which offers medium protection, stronger than Leather or gold armor, but weaker than Iron armor. It is difficult to obtain in Survival mode. Source. Chain armor is currently unattainable through Crafting. read more

Well, despite the reason that its just armor, chain armor is in between gold and iron. Its ok as an armor, but it doesn’t really have a purpose, despite the challenge to get it and how its not able to be crafted in survival, only using commands and creative mode to get it. read more

Chain armor can now be obtained legitimately in survival mode through trading. Blacksmith villagers now sell chain boots for 5–6 emeralds, chain leggings for 9–10 emeralds, chain chestplates for 11–14 emeralds and chain helmets for 5–6 emeralds. read more