Minecraft Pickaxe Enchantments
All 6 enchantments that can be applied to a pickaxe in Minecraft. Click a row for full details, or copy the /enchant command at any level shown.
Best enchantments for a pickaxe
Efficiency for speed, then pick Fortune (more ore drops) or Silk Touch (preserve the block) — they conflict. Two pickaxes is the standard play.
- 1Efficiency VMining speed
- 2Fortune IIIBonus ore drops (vs Silk Touch)
- 3Unbreaking IIIDurability
- 4Mending IRepair
Situational swaps
- Silk Touch I — Replaces Fortune. Mines blocks whole — required for ice, glass, ore blocks, glowstone.
All enchantments that apply to a pickaxe
| Enchantment | Max level | Type | /enchant command |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curse of VanishingCurse | I (1) | vanishing | |
| Efficiency | V (5) | mining | |
| Fortune | III (3) | mining loot | |
| MendingTreasure | I (1) | durability | |
| Silk Touch | I (1) | mining loot | |
| Unbreaking | III (3) | durability |
Enchantments for other items
- Sword enchantments
- Mace enchantments
- Trident enchantments
- Bow enchantments
- Crossbow enchantments
- Axe enchantments
- Shovel enchantments
- Hoe enchantments
- Shears enchantments
- Fishing Rod enchantments
- Shield enchantments
- Elytra enchantments
- Helmet enchantments
- Chestplate enchantments
- Leggings enchantments
- Boots enchantments
FAQ
What is the best enchantment for a pickaxe?
The top picks for a pickaxe in Minecraft 1.21.8 are Efficiency V, Fortune III, Unbreaking III. Efficiency for speed, then pick Fortune (more ore drops) or Silk Touch (preserve the block) — they conflict. Two pickaxes is the standard play.
What enchantments can be put on a pickaxe in Minecraft?
There are 6 enchantments that can be applied to a pickaxe in Minecraft 1.21.8. They are listed in the table below, sorted alphabetically, with the maximum level for each.
How do you enchant a pickaxe in Minecraft?
You can enchant a pickaxe at an Enchanting Table (with bookshelves nearby for higher levels), combine it with enchanted books at an Anvil, or apply any enchantment directly with the /enchant command shown in each row of the table.