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Sharpness in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains the Sharpness enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

Supported Platforms

The Sharpness enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Background

The Sharpness enchantment increases the amount of attack damage dealt to a player or mob.

You can add the Sharpness enchantment to any sword or axe using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then use the enchanted sword/axe to fight a mob and see just how quickly you can kill it!!

The maximum level for the Sharpness enchantment is Level 5. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Sharpness V. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.

Enchantment Name	Sharpness
Min Level	Level 1 (Sharpness I)
Max Level	Level 5 (Sharpness V)
Description	Increases the amount of attack damage dealt to a player or mob
Applies To	Swords Axes
How to add Enchantment	1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command

Incompatible Enchantments

In Minecraft, the Sharpness enchantment can not be combined with the following enchantments:

• Bane of Arthropods
• Breach
• Density
• Smite

Items to Enchant with Sharpness

In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Sharpness:

How to make an Enchanted Book How to make a Netherite Axe How to make a Diamond Axe How to make a Golden Axe How to make an Iron Axe How to make a Stone Axe How to make a Wooden Axe How to make a Netherite Sword How to make a Diamond Sword How to make a Golden Sword How to make an Iron Sword How to make a Stone Sword How to make a Wooden Sword

Hold the Enchanted Sword/Axe

Once you have a sword or axe that is enchanted with Sharpness, you need to hold the enchanted item in your hand. You will not gain the improved attack damage against mobs until the item is held in your hand and used.

Congratulations, you just learned all about the Sharpness enchantment in Minecraft.

Enchantment ID and Name

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, Sharpness has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Sharpness(minecraft:sharpness)	V	16	Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, Sharpness has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Sharpness(minecraft:sharpness)	V	9	Pocket Edition (PE)	0.16.0

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, Sharpness has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Sharpness(minecraft:sharpness)	V	9	Xbox One	1.4.0

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, Sharpness has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Sharpness(minecraft:sharpness)	V	9	PS4	1.14.0

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, Sharpness has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Sharpness(minecraft:sharpness)	V	9	Nintendo Switch	1.5.0

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, Sharpness has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Sharpness(minecraft:sharpness)	V	9	Windows 10 Edition	0.16.0

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, Sharpness has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Sharpness(minecraft:sharpness)	V	9	Education Edition	1.0

Definitions

• Enchantment is what the enchantment is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value used in the /enchant command.
• Max Level is the maximum level that you can apply for this enchantment.
• Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the enchantment.
• Platform is the platform that applies.
• Version is the Minecraft version number that the enchantment was introduced for the name and ID, if applicable.

See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.

Enchant Command for Sharpness

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Enchant Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Sharpness I:

/enchant @p sharpness 1

Sharpness II:

/enchant @p sharpness 2

Sharpness III:

/enchant @p sharpness 3

Sharpness IV:

/enchant @p sharpness 4

Sharpness V:

/enchant @p sharpness 5

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Sharpness I:

/enchant @p sharpness 1

Sharpness II:

/enchant @p sharpness 2

Sharpness III:

/enchant @p sharpness 3

Sharpness IV:

/enchant @p sharpness 4

Sharpness V:

/enchant @p sharpness 5

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

Sharpness I:

/enchant @p sharpness 1

Sharpness II:

/enchant @p sharpness 2

Sharpness III:

/enchant @p sharpness 3

Sharpness IV:

/enchant @p sharpness 4

Sharpness V:

/enchant @p sharpness 5

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

Sharpness I:

/enchant @p sharpness 1

Sharpness II:

/enchant @p sharpness 2

Sharpness III:

/enchant @p sharpness 3

Sharpness IV:

/enchant @p sharpness 4

Sharpness V:

/enchant @p sharpness 5

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

Sharpness I:

/enchant @p sharpness 1

Sharpness II:

/enchant @p sharpness 2

Sharpness III:

/enchant @p sharpness 3

Sharpness IV:

/enchant @p sharpness 4

Sharpness V:

/enchant @p sharpness 5

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Sharpness I:

/enchant @p sharpness 1

Sharpness II:

/enchant @p sharpness 2

Sharpness III:

/enchant @p sharpness 3

Sharpness IV:

/enchant @p sharpness 4

Sharpness V:

/enchant @p sharpness 5

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Education Edition

Sharpness I:

/enchant @p sharpness 1

Sharpness II:

/enchant @p sharpness 2

Sharpness III:

/enchant @p sharpness 3

Sharpness IV:

/enchant @p sharpness 4

Sharpness V:

/enchant @p sharpness 5

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

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