Minecraft Shovel Enchantments
All 6 enchantments that can be applied to a shovel in Minecraft. Click a row for full details, or copy the /enchant command at any level shown.
Best enchantments for a shovel
Efficiency for speed and the durability stack. Silk Touch matters more than Fortune here (no useful Fortune drops from dirt/sand/gravel — except flint).
- 1Efficiency VDigging speed
- 2Fortune IIIExtra flint from gravel
- 3Unbreaking IIIDurability
- 4Mending IRepair
Situational swaps
- Silk Touch I — Replaces Fortune — useful for grass-path placement and snow-block harvesting.
All enchantments that apply to a shovel
| 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
- Pickaxe enchantments
- Axe 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 shovel?
The top picks for a shovel in Minecraft 1.21.8 are Efficiency V, Fortune III, Unbreaking III. Efficiency for speed and the durability stack. Silk Touch matters more than Fortune here (no useful Fortune drops from dirt/sand/gravel — except flint).
What enchantments can be put on a shovel in Minecraft?
There are 6 enchantments that can be applied to a shovel 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 shovel in Minecraft?
You can enchant a shovel 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.