Sharpness Enchantment in Minecraft
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Sharpness adds extra damage to all mobs. Its maximum level is Sharpness V and it goes on swords and axes.
- Max level
- V
- Goes on
- Swords and axes
- Treasure only
- No
- Curse
- No
What does Sharpness do?
Adds extra damage to all mobs.
How to get Sharpness
- ✨ 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 Sharpness
Sharpness cannot be combined on the same item with Bane of Arthropods, Breach, Density, Impaling or Smite.
Items that can have Sharpness
- 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
- Wooden Spear
- Stone Spear
- Copper Spear
- Iron Spear
- Golden Spear
- Diamond Spear
- Netherite Spear
Rarity weight: 10 — one of the most common enchantments.
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 Sharpness do in Minecraft?
Adds extra damage to all mobs.
What is the max level of Sharpness?
The highest level is Sharpness V.
Can you combine Sharpness with other enchantments?
Not with Bane of Arthropods, Breach, Density, Impaling or Smite.