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Efficiency Enchantment ID (minecraft:efficiency)
Efficiency is a Minecraft Java Edition enchantment in the mining group, with a maximum level of V.
Namespaced enchantment ID
minecraft:efficiency
Efficiency Facts
Maximum levelV (5)
Applies tomining
CurseNo
Treasure-onlyNo
Legacy ID (1.12.2)32
Enchanting tableCan appear
Librarian tradeCan be traded
/enchant Command for Efficiency
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:efficiency 5
This example applies the maximum level V. Levels above the maximum require an anvil or commands with NBT data.
Items That Can Have Efficiency
Efficiency applies to pickaxes, axes, shovels and hoes. Items from the reviewed catalog in this group:
- Iron Pickaxe
- Diamond Pickaxe
- Iron Axe
- Iron Shovel
- Iron Hoe
- Diamond Axe
- Diamond Shovel
- Golden Axe
- Golden Pickaxe
- Golden Shovel
- Netherite Axe
- Netherite Pickaxe
- Netherite Shovel
- Stone Axe
- Stone Pickaxe
- Stone Shovel
- Wooden Axe
- Wooden Pickaxe
- Wooden Shovel
- Wooden Hoe
- Stone Hoe
- Golden Hoe
- Diamond Hoe
- Netherite Hoe
- Copper Axe
- Copper Hoe
- Copper Pickaxe
- Copper Shovel
Efficiency FAQ
What is the enchantment ID for Efficiency?
The enchantment ID for Efficiency is minecraft:efficiency. Java Edition 1.13+ commands such as /enchant use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 32.
What is the max level of Efficiency?
Efficiency goes up to level V (level 5). Run /enchant @p minecraft:efficiency 5 while holding a valid item to apply the maximum level.
What does Efficiency do in Minecraft?
Efficiency is an enchantment in the mining group, applying to pickaxes, axes, shovels and hoes. It can be applied up to level V.