Sharpness
Sharpness is a Minecraft enchantment for Swords, axes & spears with a max level of V. At level V: +3 melee damage. It conflicts with Smite, Bane of Arthropods, Impaling, Density, Breach. Below: exactly what it does at every level, the items it goes on, how to get it and its anvil cost (Java 26.3).
- Max level
- V
- Goes on
- Swords, axes & spears
- Rarity
- Commonweight 10
- Conflicts
- 5Smite, Bane of Arthropods, Impaling, Density, Breach
- Anvil cost
- 1 per level from a book
- How to get
- Enchanting table
What Sharpness does
Game dataAdds extra melee damage: +1 at level I and +0.5 per extra level, so +3 at Sharpness V.
| Level | Effect | Table levels | Librarian price |
|---|---|---|---|
| I |
| 1–21 | 5–19 emeralds |
| II |
| 12–32 | 8–32 emeralds |
| III |
| 23–43 | 11–45 emeralds |
| IV |
| 34–54 | 14–58 emeralds |
| V |
| 45–65 | 17–64 emeralds |
Table levels are the modified enchanting levels that can roll each level of Sharpness; a full table (15 bookshelves) offers up to level 30.
Items Sharpness goes on
21 items can carry Sharpness (through an anvil).
Wooden Swordtable
Stone Swordtable
Copper Swordtable
Iron Swordtable
Golden Swordtable
Diamond Swordtable
Netherite Swordtable
Wooden Axe
Stone Axe
Copper Axe
Iron Axe
Golden Axe
Diamond Axe
Netherite Axe
Wooden Speartable
Stone Speartable
Copper Speartable
Iron Speartable
Golden Speartable
Diamond Speartable
Netherite Speartable
Items marked “table” can also roll Sharpness at an enchanting table; the rest only get it from a book on an anvil.
Plan the cheapest anvil order for Sharpness
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.
- Cheapest anvil order, step by step
- Prior work penalty included
- Saved enchant loadouts
What Sharpness can't be combined with
These can't be on the same item as Sharpness: an anvil refuses them and charges 1 level per conflict.
How to get Sharpness
TableTrade
Enchanting table
Can roll at an enchanting table; levels up to V need high enchanting levels, so fill the table with bookshelves.
Librarian villagers
Librarians can sell Sharpness books; level V costs 17–64 emeralds plus a book.
Loot & fishing
Appears on enchanted books and gear in chests, from fishing and on mob equipment.
Sharpness anvil cost
CalculatedXP levels Sharpness adds to an anvil step, from a book or from another enchanted item.
| Level | Cost |
|---|---|
| I | 1 level |
| II | 2 levels |
| III | 3 levels |
| IV | 4 levels |
| V | 5 levels |
Every anvil use also adds the items' prior-work penalty, so merge order matters. Enchant order calculator →
Sharpness command
Hold a compatible item and run this with cheats on:
/enchant @s minecraft:sharpness 5Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Sharpness goes on Swords, axes & spears and has a max level of V. At its best it gives: +3 melee damage. It can't be combined with Smite, Bane of Arthropods, Impaling, Density, Breach. Roll it at an enchanting table or buy the book from a librarian.
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Sharpness FAQ (Java 26.3)
What is the max level of Sharpness?
Sharpness goes up to level V in Minecraft Java 26.3.
What does Sharpness do?
Adds extra melee damage: +1 at level I and +0.5 per extra level, so +3 at Sharpness V.
What can you put Sharpness on?
Swords, axes & spears: Wooden Sword, Stone Sword, Copper Sword, Iron Sword, Golden Sword, Diamond Sword, Netherite Sword, Wooden Axe.
What can't Sharpness be combined with?
Sharpness conflicts with Smite, Bane of Arthropods, Impaling, Density, Breach; only one of them can be on an item.
How do you get Sharpness?
From an enchanting table, a librarian villager or enchanted books in loot.
How much does a Sharpness book cost from a librarian?
A level V book costs 17–64 emeralds plus a book.