Enchantment

Bane of Arthropods

Namespaced ID
minecraft:bane_of_arthropods
Numeric ID
1
Max level
V (5)
Category
Weapon
Rarity
Uncommon (weight 5)
Tradeable
Yes (villager trades)
Edition
Java

/enchant command

Applies the enchantment at max level to the held item. Adjust the trailing number for a different level.

Command builder

Pick the target and level to generate a ready-to-paste /enchant command for Bane of Arthropods. It applies to the item the target is holding.

Holds the item to enchant.

The /enchant command only applies to the item the target is currently holding.

Effect per level

Bonus attack damage (vs. arthropods (spiders, bees, silverfish)) granted by Bane of Arthropods at each level. Values are the exact amounts from the game files.

LevelBonus attack damage
I+2.5
II+5
III+7.5
IV+10
V+12.5

Enchanting cost

The enchanting table rolls an enchantment for a given level only when your modified enchantability falls in the window below. Higher bookshelf counts push you toward the higher levels. On an anvil, combining Bane of Arthropods adds 2 levels to the prior-work cost.

LevelEnchant level range
I5 – 25
II13 – 33
III21 – 41
IV29 – 49
V37 – 57

Applies to

  • Sword
  • Axe

Conflicts with

These enchantments cannot be combined with Bane of Arthropods on the same item.

Enchanted book

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About Bane of Arthropods

How much does Bane of Arthropods add in Minecraft?

At its max level (V), Bane of Arthropods gives bonus attack damage of +12.5 ❤ vs. arthropods (spiders, bees, silverfish). Per level: I +2.5 ❤, II +5 ❤, III +7.5 ❤, IV +10 ❤, V +12.5 ❤.

What is the max level of Bane of Arthropods?

Bane of Arthropods goes up to level 5 (V). The full /enchant command at max level is: /enchant @p minecraft:bane_of_arthropods 5.

How rare is Bane of Arthropods in Minecraft?

Bane of Arthropods is uncommon (enchanting weight 5 — higher weight means it shows up more often at the enchanting table).

What enchantments conflict with Bane of Arthropods?

Bane of Arthropods cannot be combined on the same item with Breach, Density, Impaling, Sharpness, Smite. You can apply only one enchantment from this group at a time.