Bane of Arthropods Enchantment in Minecraft
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Bane of Arthropods adds extra damage against spiders, bees, silverfish and endermites. Its maximum level is Bane of Arthropods V and it goes on swords.
- Max level
- V
- Goes on
- Swords
- Treasure only
- No
- Curse
- No
What does Bane of Arthropods do?
Adds extra damage against spiders, bees, silverfish and endermites.
How to get Bane of Arthropods
- ✨ From an enchanting table.
- 📚 As an enchanted book from librarian villagers.
- 🧭 On enchanted books in chest loot and from fishing.
- 🔨 Combine an enchanted book with your item on an anvil.
Enchantments that conflict with Bane of Arthropods
Bane of Arthropods cannot be combined on the same item with Breach, Density, Impaling, Sharpness or Smite.
Items that can have Bane of Arthropods
- Wooden Sword
- Wooden Axe
- Copper Sword
- Copper Axe
- Stone Sword
- Stone Axe
- Golden Sword
- Golden Axe
- Iron Sword
- Iron Axe
- Diamond Sword
- Diamond Axe
- Netherite Sword
- Netherite Axe
- Mace
- Wooden Spear
- Stone Spear
- Copper Spear
- Iron Spear
- Golden Spear
- Diamond Spear
- Netherite Spear
Rarity weight: 5 — fairly common.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bane of Arthropods do in Minecraft?
Adds extra damage against spiders, bees, silverfish and endermites.
What is the max level of Bane of Arthropods?
The highest level is Bane of Arthropods V.
Can you combine Bane of Arthropods with other enchantments?
Not with Breach, Density, Impaling, Sharpness or Smite.