

For example, a level 30 enchantment applied to a pickaxe may yield both Efficiency IV and Unbreaking III. On the other hand, it is possible for multiple different enchantments to be given from one use of the enchanting table. Nevertheless, there is a significant random factor, and even a level 30 enchantment (the maximum) doesn't guarantee more than one enchantment, or even that enchantments are "maximum strength" - a level 30 enchantment can still yield Fortune II or Efficiency III alone, for example. The level requirement influences the quantity, type, and level of enchantments instilled in the item, with a higher experience level generally resulting in more and/or higher-level enchantments. For example, if the third enchantment listed is a level 30 enchantment, the player must have at least 30 levels, but pay only 3 levels and 3 lapis lazuli.

a level 10 enchantment can give a pickaxe the "Efficiency II" enchantment) the actual level cost and the number of lapis lazuli required have no effect.Īlthough the player must have at least the level requirement to get an enchantment, the number of levels that the player is charged is the same as the lapis lazuli requirement. Each option imbues the item with a randomized set of enchantments that are dependent on the number of experience levels required (e.g. The only choices available have a level requirement equal to or below the player's current level and a lapis lazuli requirement equal to or below the number of lapis lazuli placed in the table. The glyphs here do not affect the enchantment, but hovering over a presented enchantment shows one enchantment to be applied (on mobile devices, the player can tap an enchantment before putting in the lapis lazuli or hold the enchantment before release). Upon placing the item, three (pseudo)randomized options appear on the right of the GUI. Enchanted books are available in the Creative mode inventory, with individual book displays for the highest level of each enchantment and other levels available via the "Search" tab.Īn item can be enchanted by using an enchanting table and placing the item in the input slots and 1–3 lapis lazuli in its dedicated slot. In Creative mode, items can be enchanted via an anvil and enchanted books, with no experience points required. When enchanted with the / give command, the maximum enchantment level is 255 on Java Edition. Server operators and players in singleplayer worlds with cheats enabled can also enchant items using commands such as / enchant.

There are four ways to enchant an item in Survival mode: Used to remove all non-curse enchantments on an item, returning a small amount of experience, and optionally repair an item for no experience.Ĭan be combined with another item through an anvil to add certain enchantments to the item.Īn enchanting table surrounded by bookshelves. Used to combine enchanted items (tools, armor, weapons, etc), add enchantments from books, or repair an enchanted item while preserving enchantments. 6 Maximum effective values for enchantmentsĮach bookshelf (up to 15) increases the level of the enchantments given by the enchanting table.
