Enchantment

Efficiency

Namespaced ID
minecraft:efficiency
Numeric ID
8
Max level
V (5)
Category
Mining tool
Rarity
Common (weight 10)
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 Efficiency. 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.

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 Efficiency adds 1 level to the prior-work cost.

LevelEnchant level range
I1 – 51
II11 – 61
III21 – 71
IV31 – 81
V41 – 91

Applies to

  • Pickaxe
  • Axe
  • Shovel
  • Hoe

Enchanted book

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About Efficiency

What is the max level of Efficiency?

Efficiency goes up to level 5 (V). The full /enchant command at max level is: /enchant @p minecraft:efficiency 5.

How rare is Efficiency in Minecraft?

Efficiency is common (enchanting weight 10 — higher weight means it shows up more often at the enchanting table).