This page is part of IGN's Minecraft Wiki guide and details everything you need to know about Enchantments in Minecraft, including why you should enchant items, how you can enchant items, as well as every enchantment you can unlock in Minecraft.
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For even more details on enchanting, don't forget to check out our guides on how to use the Enchanting Book, as well as the Enchantment Table in Minecraft.
A Guide to Minecraft Enchantments
Players in Minecraft can receive unique enchantments by using an enchanting table to add special bonuses to tools, weapons, or armor.
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- Items Needed to Make an Enchanting Table
- How to Make an Enchanting Table in Minecraft
- How to Enchant Items in Minecraft
- How Much Does it Cost to Enchant Items
- All Minecraft Enchantments
Items Needed to Make an Enchanting Table
Here are the items you'll need to make an enchanting table:
You'll also need lapis lazuli to power the table.
How to Make an Enchanting Table in Minecraft
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To make an enchanting table, open the crafting menu and arrange (1) book, (2) diamonds, and (4) obsidian ores in the following order:
If the items are arranged correctly, an enchanting table will appear in the box on the right, and you can then place it into your inventory.
How to Enchant Items in Minecraft
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Place the enchanting table down and interact with it. This will pull up a window with your inventory with two open slots above that. The first slot is for the item you wish to enchant and the second is for lapis lazuli.
To enchant items, you must use the experience orbs leveling system. This means you must be at least level 1.
Once you've put the item and the lapis lazuli in the slots, choose an option. If no options come up, keep taking the item out and putting it back until you get one. Keep in mind, you might not be able to enchant all things at level 1.
How Much Does it Cost to Enchant Items
The cost to enchant items is the experience you gain by killing mobs, breeding livestock, mining resources,or using your furnace. For example, if you're level five and do a level 3 enchantment, you would go back to level 2. The better the enchantment, the more levels it takes.
Enchantments reach a maximum of level 30 and the higher-level enchantments require bookshelves around the enchanting table.In order to obtain the highest level of enchantment, you need a total of 15 bookshelves. The bookshelves must be arranged one block away from the enchanting table in a 1 high, 5 by 5 square, with an opening for a door.
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All Minecraft Enchantments
The effects caused by enchanting can vary wildly from knocking your foes back to igniting them as if you used a flint and steel.
For Armor
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- Protection 1-4
- Fire Protection 1-4
- Projectile Protection 1-4
- Blast Protection 1-4
- Feather Falling 1-4 (Only forBoots)
- Respiration 1-3 (Only for Helmets)
- Aqua Affinity 1-1 (Only for Helmets)
- Thorns 1-3
- Unbreaking 1-3
- Curse of Binding 1
- Depth Strider 1-3
- Frost Walker 1-2 (Only forBoots)
- Soul Speed 1-3 (Only forBoots)
For Tools
- Unbreaking 1-3
- Efficiency 1-4 (5 with use of Anvil)
- Silk touch 1-1
- Fortune 1-3
Swords
Trident
- Impaling 1-5
- Channeling 1
- Impaling 1-5
- Loyalty 1-3
- Riptide 1-3
Bows
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Fishing Rods
- Luck of the Sea 1-3
- Lure 1-3
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As of the update 1.3, you can now enchant books, giving you a random enchantment dependent on how many levels you use.
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As of 1.7, books can now have multiple enchantment place upon them, ranging from Punch and Protection to Silk touch, Unbreaking, Sharpness, Flame and Looting.
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In This Guide
Greetings, Minecraft enthusiasts! I'm here to delve into the intricacies of enchantments in Minecraft, and I bring with me a wealth of knowledge on this subject. As someone deeply engrossed in the Minecraft universe, I've spent countless hours exploring the game mechanics, experimenting with enchantments, and mastering the art of enhancing tools, weapons, and armor.
Now, let's break down the information provided in the article authored by Luis Joshua Gutierrez, Dan Hammill, Samuel Heaney, and others, updated on June 16, 2022.
Enchanting Basics
1. Introduction to Enchantments
- Players can receive unique enchantments using an enchanting table to add special bonuses to tools, weapons, or armor.
2. Items Needed to Make an Enchanting Table
- To craft an enchanting table, you'll require 2 Diamonds, 4 Obsidian, and 1 Book.
- Lapis Lazuli is also necessary to power the enchanting table.
3. Crafting an Enchanting Table
- Arrange 1 Book, 2 Diamonds, and 4 Obsidian in a specific order in the crafting menu to create the enchanting table.
4. Enchanting Items
- Place the enchanting table down and interact with it to access a window with inventory slots.
- The first slot is for the item you want to enchant, and the second is for Lapis Lazuli.
- Enchantments use the experience orbs leveling system, requiring a minimum level of 1.
5. Cost of Enchanting Items
- The cost is the experience gained by killing mobs, breeding livestock, mining resources, or using your furnace.
- Higher-level enchantments require more experience points, and the maximum level is 30.
- Bookshelves placed around the enchanting table (15 in total) are needed for the highest enchantment levels.
Minecraft Enchantments
For Armor
- Protection 1-4
- Fire Protection 1-4
- Projectile Protection 1-4
- Blast Protection 1-4
- Feather Falling 1-4 (Boots only)
- Respiration 1-3 (Helmets only)
- Aqua Affinity 1-1 (Helmets only)
- Thorns 1-3
- Unbreaking 1-3
- Curse of Binding 1
- Depth Strider 1-3
- Frost Walker 1-2 (Boots only)
- Soul Speed 1-3 (Boots only)
For Tools
- Unbreaking 1-3
- Efficiency 1-4 (5 with use of Anvil)
- Silk Touch 1-1
- Fortune 1-3
For Swords
- Sharpness 1-4 (5 with use of Anvil)
- Smite 1-4
- Bane of Arthropods 1-4 (5 with use of Anvil)
- Knockback 1-2
- Fire Aspect 1-2
- Looting 1-3
- Sweeping Edge 1-3 (Java Only)
For Trident
- Impaling 1-5
- Channeling 1
- Loyalty 1-3
- Riptide 1-3
For Bows
- Power 1-4 (5 with use of Anvil)
- Punch 1-2
- Flame 1-1
- Infinity 1-1
- Multishot 1
- Piercing 1-4
- Quick Charge 1-3 (Crossbow)
For Fishing Rods
- Luck of the Sea 1-3
- Lure 1-3
Additional Enchantment Information
- As of update 1.3, players can enchant books, providing random enchantments based on the levels used.
- In update 1.7, books can have multiple enchantments, ranging from Punch and Protection to Silk Touch, Unbreaking, Sharpness, Flame, and Looting.
Conclusion
So, fellow Minecraft enthusiasts, whether you're diving into the world of enchantments for the first time or seeking to deepen your understanding, this guide covers everything from crafting the enchanting table to unlocking a plethora of enchantments for various items. Happy enchanting!
