Java & Bedrock
Unbreaking
Unbreaking gives durable equipment a chance not to consume durability when used. For most tools, average lifetime becomes level plus one times the normal lifetime.
Unbreaking- Maximum level
- 3
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
- Compatible
- Equipment
- Treasure
- No
- Tradeable
- Yes
- Enchanting table
- Yes
Equipment and conflicts
Compatible equipment: Equipment. It has no ordinary mutually exclusive enchantment listed.
Effect by level
| Level | Effect | Expected multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most tools average 2× normal uses | Varies by mechanic |
| 2 | Most tools average 3× normal uses | Varies by mechanic |
| 3 | Most tools average 4× normal uses | Varies by mechanic |
How the mechanic works
- For most non-armor items, the chance to consume durability is 1 divided by level plus one.
- Armor uses a separate roll and receives a smaller lifetime increase than tools at the same level.
- Unbreaking does not repair equipment; Mending restores durability by consuming collected experience.
Affected blocks and drops
- Most items with durability
- Durability-consuming uses rather than raw item stats
- Combines with Mending
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:unbreaking (numeric registry ID 40).
Bedrock: minecraft:unbreaking (numeric registry ID 17).
/enchant @s minecraft:unbreaking 3/enchant- Adds an enchantment to a held compatible item.
@s- The entity executing the command; usually you in chat.
minecraft:unbreaking- The Java identifier for Unbreaking.
3- The enchantment level to apply.
The target must be holding a compatible item, and commands require cheats or sufficient operator permission.