Enchantment reference

Filter the table as you type. Max levels reflect common survival limits.

Enchantment Max Applies to Summary
Sharpness 5 Swords / axes (version-dependent) Increases melee damage.
Efficiency 5 Tools Faster block breaking.
Unbreaking 3 Most durable items Chance to ignore durability loss.
Fortune 3 Tools Increases certain block drops.
Silk Touch 1 Tools Blocks drop themselves; incompatible with Fortune.
Protection 4 Armor General damage reduction.
Mending 1 Most durable items Repairs using collected XP orbs.
Infinity 1 Bow Shoot without consuming arrows (one arrow still required). Incompatible with Mending on many builds.