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Silk Touch Enchantment in Minecraft

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Silk Touch mined blocks drop themselves (for example glass, ores or grass blocks). Its maximum level is Silk Touch I and it goes on mining tools.

Max level
I
Goes on
Mining tools
Treasure only
No
Curse
No

What does Silk Touch do?

Mined blocks drop themselves (for example glass, ores or grass blocks).

How to get Silk Touch

  • ✨ 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 Silk Touch

Silk Touch cannot be combined on the same item with Fortune.

Items that can have Silk Touch

Rarity weight: 1 — very rare.

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 Silk Touch do in Minecraft?
Mined blocks drop themselves (for example glass, ores or grass blocks).
What is the max level of Silk Touch?
The highest level is Silk Touch I.
Can you combine Silk Touch with other enchantments?
Not with Fortune.