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Bane of Arthropods Enchantment ID (minecraft:bane_of_arthropods)
Bane of Arthropods is a Minecraft Java Edition enchantment in the weapon group, with a maximum level of V.
Namespaced enchantment ID
minecraft:bane_of_arthropods
Bane of Arthropods Facts
Maximum levelV (5)
Applies toweapon
CurseNo
Treasure-onlyNo
Legacy ID (1.12.2)18
Enchanting tableCan appear
Librarian tradeCan be traded
/enchant Command for Bane of Arthropods
Hold a valid item in your main hand, then run (Java Edition 1.13+; the level is optional and defaults to 1):
/enchant @p minecraft:bane_of_arthropods 5
This example applies the maximum level V. Levels above the maximum require an anvil or commands with NBT data.
Items That Can Have Bane of Arthropods
Bane of Arthropods applies to swords and axes. Items from the reviewed catalog in this group:
Bane of Arthropods Is Incompatible With
These enchantments cannot be on the same item as Bane of Arthropods (source: minecraft-data 1.21 registry):
Bane of Arthropods FAQ
What is the enchantment ID for Bane of Arthropods?
The enchantment ID for Bane of Arthropods is minecraft:bane_of_arthropods. Java Edition 1.13+ commands such as /enchant use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 18.
What is the max level of Bane of Arthropods?
Bane of Arthropods goes up to level V (level 5). Run /enchant @p minecraft:bane_of_arthropods 5 while holding a valid item to apply the maximum level.
What does Bane of Arthropods do in Minecraft?
Bane of Arthropods is an enchantment in the weapon group, applying to swords and axes. It can be applied up to level V.