Sword
A general-purpose damage and loot setup, with Sweeping Edge for Java.
Sharpness V, Looting III, Fire Aspect II, Unbreaking III, Mending I, Sweeping Edge III
Best Enchantments in Minecraft
The best setup depends on your item. Swords benefit from Sharpness V, Looting III, Fire Aspect II, Unbreaking III and Mending, plus Sweeping Edge III on Java. Pickaxes use Efficiency V, Unbreaking III and Mending, with Fortune III or Silk Touch. Plan a compatible build before spending books on an anvil.
Last verified 1 Nov 2026 · Source: minecraft.wiki: Sword · minecraft.wiki: Pickaxe · minecraft.wiki: Enchanting
Best enchantments by item
Pickaxe
Fast mining and durability, with a choice of Fortune or Silk Touch.
Efficiency V, Unbreaking III, Mending I, Fortune III
Axe
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Armor
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Bow
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Trident
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Enchantments that conflict
Sharpness, Smite and Bane of Arthropods occupy the same damage role: pick one for a sword. Fortune and Silk Touch also exclude each other, so keep separate pickaxes if you want both types of mining. The enchantments list covers other conflicts, item compatibility and maximum levels.
How to get top-tier books
An enchanting table can supply many ordinary books. Combine compatible books on an anvil to complete the item. Treasure enchantments never appear at the table: obtain Mending through trading, loot or fishing, then apply the book on an anvil. Our librarian trades guide explains book prices and rerolling.
Apply them in the cheapest order
Choose a build above to preload the anvil calculator, then follow its steps before spending levels. It searches for the lowest total level cost for fresh books on an unenchanted item. Past anvil work changes costs; read why an anvil says Too Expensive and budget experience with the XP calculator.
Using commands instead? The /enchant generator checks held-item compatibility and maximum levels.
FAQ
Can you put Fortune and Silk Touch on one pickaxe?
No. They are mutually exclusive. Use separate pickaxes for those two builds.
Can a sword have Sharpness and Smite?
No. Sharpness, Smite and Bane of Arthropods are mutually exclusive.
Can you get Mending from an enchanting table?
No. Mending is a treasure enchantment. Find a book through trading, loot or fishing, then use an anvil.
What is the maximum Sharpness level?
Sharpness V is the Survival maximum. The /enchant command also enforces that maximum.
Is Mending the best enchantment?
Mending is a useful long-term durability choice because collected XP repairs the item. The best full build also depends on the item and your goals; for example, mining drops require a choice between Fortune and Silk Touch.
Last updated: 2026-11-01