Minecraft Enchant Max Level Comparison
Maximum Java enchant levels, from Mending I to Sharpness V. Pick any two.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Ties Mending, Flame, Aqua Affinity, Multishot at 1. | 1 level | Max level I, bow | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Infinity max I (Java) |
| Mending Ties Infinity. Repairs with XP. | 1 level | Max level I, treasure | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Mending max I (Java) |
| Flame Ties Infinity. Fire arrows. | 1 level | Max level I, bow | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Flame max I (Java) |
| Aqua Affinity Ties Infinity. Fast underwater mining. | 1 level | Max level I, helmet | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Aqua Affinity max I (Java) |
| Multishot Ties Infinity. Three bolts per shot. | 1 level | Max level I, crossbow | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Multishot max I (Java) |
| Punch Ties Fire Aspect, Knockback at 2. | 2 level | Max level II, bow | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Punch max II (Java) |
| Fire Aspect Ties Punch. Sets mobs ablaze. | 2 level | Max level II, sword | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Fire Aspect max II (Java) |
| Knockback Ties Punch. | 2 level | Max level II, sword | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Knockback max II (Java) |
| Unbreaking Ties Fortune, Looting, Thorns at 3. | 3 level | Max level III, universal | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Unbreaking max III (Java) |
| Fortune Ties Unbreaking. More drops. | 3 level | Max level III, tools | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Fortune max III (Java) |
| Looting Ties Unbreaking. More mob loot. | 3 level | Max level III, sword | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Looting max III (Java) |
| Thorns Ties Unbreaking. Reflects damage. | 3 level | Max level III, armor | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Thorns max III (Java) |
| Protection Ties Feather Falling at 4. | 4 level | Max level IV, armor | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Protection max IV (Java) |
| Feather Falling Ties Protection. | 4 level | Max level IV, boots | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Feather Falling max IV (Java) |
| Sharpness Ties Power at 5. Top here. | 5 level | Max level V, sword and axe | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Sharpness max V (Java) |
| Power Ties Sharpness. Five Mending levels. | 5 level | Max level V, bow | Minecraft Wiki Enchanting: Power max V (Java) |
About this converter
Java enchants cap at fixed maximum levels from 1 to 5. Infinity, Mending, Flame, Aqua Affinity and Multishot open tied at 1, Punch, Fire Aspect and Knockback tied at 2, Unbreaking, Fortune, Looting and Thorns tied at 3, Protection and Feather Falling tied at 4 and Sharpness and Power tied at 5. That makes one Sharpness equal five Mending levels. Every value here is the Java maximum with anvil costs left out.
How to use it
Pick two enchants and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds the total in levels. Try 1 Sharpness against Mending.
Treasure enchants like Mending skip the table and come from loot, fishing or trading instead. Incompatible pairs like Infinity with Mending never share a bow. Curses bind gear forever and stay noted. Books combine level by level until the cap, never past it. Mob health and weapon damage for the same edition run on companion pages.
FAQ
What is max Sharpness?
Level V. Power ties it at V.
What is Mending max?
Level I. Treasure only, never from the table.
What is Fortune max?
Level III. Ties Unbreaking, Looting and Thorns.
Why no Efficiency?
This ladder covers 16 core picks. Efficiency V matches Sharpness V.
Sources
- Minecraft Wiki Enchanting table, level I caps (Infinity, Mending, Flame, Aqua Affinity, Multishot)
- Minecraft Wiki Enchanting table, level II and III caps (Punch, Fire Aspect, Knockback, Unbreaking, Fortune, Looting, Thorns)
- Minecraft Wiki Enchanting table, level IV and V caps (Protection, Feather Falling, Sharpness, Power, Efficiency V noted)
- Minecraft Wiki Enchanting mechanics (anvil caps, treasure exclusives, incompatibilities)
Last verified: 2026-09-28 · 16 entries
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