Minecraft Enchantments Wiki
Compare max levels, compatible gear, and practical survival uses before spending XP.
| Enchantment | Max | Gear | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mending | I | Most durable gear | Repairs items with XP orbs. | Treasure enchantment; trade with librarians. |
| Unbreaking | III | Tools, weapons, armor | Greatly extends durability. | Core enchantment for almost every item. |
| Protection | IV | Armor | Reduces most incoming damage. | Conflicts with specialized protection types. |
| Sharpness | V | Sword, axe | Increases melee damage. | General best sword damage pick. |
| Efficiency | V | Tools | Speeds up mining and chopping. | Pair with Haste for instant mining setups. |
| Fortune | III | Pickaxe, shovel, axe, hoe | Increases many block drops. | Conflicts with Silk Touch. |
| Silk Touch | I | Pickaxe, shovel, axe, hoe | Drops blocks in original form. | Keep separate from Fortune tools. |
| Power | V | Bow | Increases arrow damage. | Core bow damage enchantment. |
| Feather Falling | IV | Boots | Reduces fall damage. | High priority for exploration and End cities. |
| Respiration | III | Helmet | Extends underwater breathing. | Pair with Aqua Affinity. |
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