Related enchantments and lists
- All Minecraft enchantment IDs — the full searchable list.
- Knockback — another melee weapon enchantment.
- Minecraft item IDs — find the item to enchant.
Looting Enchantment ID (minecraft:looting)
Looting is a Minecraft Java Edition enchantment in the melee weapon group, with a maximum level of III.
Namespaced enchantment ID
minecraft:looting
Looting Facts
Maximum levelIII (3)
Applies tomelee weapon
CurseNo
Treasure-onlyNo
Legacy ID (1.12.2)21
Enchanting tableCan appear
Librarian tradeCan be traded
/enchant Command for Looting
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:looting 3
This example applies the maximum level III. Levels above the maximum require an anvil or commands with NBT data.
Items That Can Have Looting
Looting applies to swords and axes. Items from the reviewed catalog in this group:
Looting FAQ
What is the enchantment ID for Looting?
The enchantment ID for Looting is minecraft:looting. Java Edition 1.13+ commands such as /enchant use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 21.
What is the max level of Looting?
Looting goes up to level III (level 3). Run /enchant @p minecraft:looting 3 while holding a valid item to apply the maximum level.
What does Looting do in Minecraft?
Looting is an enchantment in the melee weapon group, applying to swords and axes. It can be applied up to level III.