Thorns Enchantment in Minecraft
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Thorns damages mobs and players that hit you. Its maximum level is Thorns III and it goes on any armor piece.
- Max level
- III
- Goes on
- Any armor piece
- Treasure only
- No
- Curse
- No
What does Thorns do?
Damages mobs and players that hit you.
How to get Thorns
- ✨ 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.
Items that can have Thorns
- Turtle Shell
- Leather Cap
- Leather Tunic
- Leather Pants
- Leather Boots
- Copper Helmet
- Copper Chestplate
- Copper Leggings
- Copper Boots
- Chainmail Helmet
- Chainmail Chestplate
- Chainmail Leggings
- Chainmail Boots
- Iron Helmet
- Iron Chestplate
- Iron Leggings
- Iron Boots
- Diamond Helmet
- Diamond Chestplate
- Diamond Leggings
- Diamond Boots
- Golden Helmet
- Golden Chestplate
- Golden Leggings
- Golden Boots
- Netherite Helmet
- Netherite Chestplate
- Netherite Leggings
- Netherite Boots
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 Thorns do in Minecraft?
Damages mobs and players that hit you.
What is the max level of Thorns?
The highest level is Thorns III.