Java & Bedrock
Bane of Arthropods
Bane of Arthropods increases melee damage against arthropod mobs and briefly applies Slowness to them when hit.
Bane of Arthropods- Maximum level
- 5
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
- Compatible
- Sword and axe
- Treasure
- No
- Tradeable
- Yes
- Enchanting table
- Yes
Equipment and conflicts
Compatible equipment: Sword and axe. It cannot normally be combined with Sharpness, Smite.
Effect by level
| Level | Effect | Expected multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2.5 damage and short Slowness IV | Varies by mechanic |
| 2 | +5 damage and longer possible Slowness | Varies by mechanic |
| 3 | +7.5 damage | Varies by mechanic |
| 4 | +10 damage | Varies by mechanic |
| 5 | +12.5 damage and the longest survival-level duration range | Varies by mechanic |
How the mechanic works
- Each level adds 2.5 damage against arthropods.
- Eligible targets receive Slowness IV for a random duration that increases with enchantment level.
- It conflicts with Sharpness and Smite in normal survival enchanting.
Affected blocks and drops
- Swords and axes
- Spiders, cave spiders, silverfish, endermites and bees
- Conflicts with Sharpness and Smite
How to obtain
- Enchant compatible equipment at an enchanting table.
- Apply a matching enchanted book at an anvil.
- Find or trade for an enchanted book that contains this enchantment.
Sources
Edition identifiers
Java: minecraft:bane_of_arthropods (numeric registry ID 1).
Bedrock: minecraft:bane_of_arthropods (numeric registry ID 11).
/enchant @s minecraft:bane_of_arthropods 5/enchant- Adds an enchantment to a held compatible item.
@s- The entity executing the command; usually you in chat.
minecraft:bane_of_arthropods- The Java identifier for Bane of Arthropods.
5- The enchantment level to apply.
The target must be holding a compatible item, and commands require cheats or sufficient operator permission.