Related enchantments and lists
- All Minecraft enchantment IDs — the full searchable list.
- Multishot — another crossbow enchantment.
- Quick Charge — another crossbow enchantment.
- Minecraft item IDs — find the item to enchant.
Piercing Enchantment ID (minecraft:piercing)
Piercing is a Minecraft Java Edition enchantment in the crossbow group, with a maximum level of IV.
Namespaced enchantment ID
minecraft:piercing
Piercing Facts
Maximum levelIV (4)
Applies tocrossbow
CurseNo
Treasure-onlyNo
Legacy ID (1.12.2)Not in 1.12.2
Enchanting tableCan appear
Librarian tradeCan be traded
/enchant Command for Piercing
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:piercing 4
This example applies the maximum level IV. Levels above the maximum require an anvil or commands with NBT data.
Items That Can Have Piercing
Piercing applies to the crossbow. Items from the reviewed catalog in this group:
Piercing Is Incompatible With
These enchantments cannot be on the same item as Piercing (source: minecraft-data 1.21 registry):
Piercing FAQ
What is the enchantment ID for Piercing?
The enchantment ID for Piercing is minecraft:piercing. Java Edition 1.13+ commands such as /enchant use this namespaced form.
What is the max level of Piercing?
Piercing goes up to level IV (level 4). Run /enchant @p minecraft:piercing 4 while holding a valid item to apply the maximum level.
What does Piercing do in Minecraft?
Piercing is an enchantment in the crossbow group, applying to the crossbow. It can be applied up to level IV.