Enchantment

Silk Touch

Namespaced ID
minecraft:silk_touch
Numeric ID
33
Max level
I (1)
Category
Mining tool
Rarity
Very rare (weight 1)
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 Silk Touch. 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 Silk Touch adds 8 levels to the prior-work cost.

LevelEnchant level range
I15 – 65

Applies to

  • Pickaxe
  • Axe
  • Shovel
  • Hoe

Conflicts with

These enchantments cannot be combined with Silk Touch on the same item.

Enchanted book

About Silk Touch

What is the max level of Silk Touch?

Silk Touch goes up to level 1 (I). The full /enchant command at max level is: /enchant @p minecraft:silk_touch 1.

How rare is Silk Touch in Minecraft?

Silk Touch is very rare (enchanting weight 1 — higher weight means it shows up more often at the enchanting table).

What enchantments conflict with Silk Touch?

Silk Touch cannot be combined on the same item with Fortune. You can apply only one enchantment from this group at a time.