Shield

Best Shield Enchantments in Minecraft

Java 26.36 levels total

The best shield enchantments in Minecraft Java 26.3 are Mending I, Unbreaking III. Combine the books on an anvil in the order below: 2 steps, 6 levels in total, and no step above 3 levels, so you never hit Too Expensive.

Enchantments
2
Total cost
6 levels
Most expensive step
3 levelslimit: 39
Anvil steps
2
Curses to avoid
1never apply

The best shield enchantments

Game data

Every enchantment worth having, all at max level and all compatible with each other.

  • Mending I

    Keeps the item repaired forever from the XP you collect anyway.

  • Unbreaking III

    Makes the item last several times longer between repairs.

Cheapest anvil order

Calculated

Do the steps in this order: left item in the first anvil slot, right item in the second.

  1. 1
    Shield
    Shield
    BookUnbreaking III
    BookUnbreaking III
    ShieldUnbreaking III
    ShieldUnbreaking III

    Enchantment Cost: 3

  2. 2
    ShieldUnbreaking III
    ShieldUnbreaking III
    BookMending I
    BookMending I
    ShieldUnbreaking IIIMending I
    ShieldUnbreaking III, Mending I

    Enchantment Cost: 3

Total: 6 levelsXP points: 54

Costs assume an item and books that were never used in an anvil before. XP points assume you start each step at exactly the level it costs.

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Pick an item and the enchanted books you have: the Enchant Planner tries every anvil order with Java Edition’s rules and shows the cheapest one where no step costs 40 levels or more. Save loadouts and keep them one click away while you play.

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Curses to avoid

These can end up on loot; never put them on gear you want to keep.

Command for the full set

Gives you the finished item with cheats on (Java 26.3 item component syntax):

/give @p minecraft:shield[enchantments={"minecraft:mending":1,"minecraft:unbreaking":3}]

Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this

A fully enchanted shield carries Mending I, Unbreaking III. Combining them costs 6 levels over 2 anvil steps.

See Also

Enchant order calculatorAll enchantmentsBest Sword enchantmentsBest Axe enchantmentsBest Pickaxe enchantmentsBest Shovel enchantmentsShield
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Best shield enchantments FAQ (Java 26.3)

What are the best shield enchantments in Minecraft?

Mending I, Unbreaking III.

In what order should you apply shield enchantments?

Follow the 2 anvil steps on this page: they cost 6 levels in total and the most expensive step is 3 levels.

What is the command for a fully enchanted shield?

/give @p minecraft:shield[enchantments={"minecraft:mending":1,"minecraft:unbreaking":3}]