In terms of protective quality in terms of blunt force and weight, the mail is still widely used, and it is apparent that there are numerous reasons for this. It is adaptable, allowing it to cover areas where a plate would be difficult to protect. The mail is often heavier than an armor plate in terms of material. Because mail and plate armor come in a variety of thicknesses, there's some leeway here. Plate mail armor is frequently backed with chain mail, with the metal plates welded to the chainmail backing.
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Yes, chainmail armor is better than gold. Gold is the second worst armor after leather.
You can buy chainmail armour from villagers and you can also kill zombie with chainmail armour on them but its a rare drop so don't get excited thinking you will find one. You can also find chainmail armour in the creative inventory. With mods and TMI (Too Many Items) you can craft them the same way as other armors but with "Fire" instead. That's cheating, though. :)
a fist plate
full plate armour
Helmet, chest plate, leggings, and boots.