Enchanting
A complete guide to enchanting in Minecraft, from the enchanting table to the best builds for weapons, armor and tools.
The enchantment system in Minecraft lets you boost weapons, armor and tools with magical effects. This guide covers all the enchantments, the enchanting mechanics, the anvil and the optimal combining order.
The enchanting system
The enchanting table, bookshelves, how levels work, and lapis lazuli.
Read more →2Weapon enchantments (sword)
Sharpness, Smite, Fire Aspect, Looting, Knockback and more.
Read more →3Bow enchantments
Power, Punch, Flame, Infinity and Mending.
Read more →4Armor enchantments
Protection, Fire Protection, Feather Falling, Thorns and more.
Read more →5Tool enchantments
Efficiency, Fortune, Silk Touch, Unbreaking and Mending.
Read more →6Special enchantments
Trident (Riptide, Channeling, Loyalty) and crossbow (Multishot, Piercing).
Read more →7The anvil
Combining enchantments, repairs, XP costs and limits.
Read more →8Enchanted books
Where to get them, how to use them and the most valuable enchantments.
Read more →9Combining order
The optimal order for combining enchantments to keep XP costs down.
Read more →10Best builds
Ideal weapons, armor and tools: ready-made enchantment sets.
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