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Sharpness Enchantment ID (minecraft:sharpness)
Sharpness is a Minecraft Java Edition enchantment in the sharp weapon group, with a maximum level of V.
Namespaced enchantment ID
minecraft:sharpness
Sharpness Facts
Maximum levelV (5)
Applies tosharp weapon
CurseNo
Treasure-onlyNo
Legacy ID (1.12.2)16
Enchanting tableCan appear
Librarian tradeCan be traded
/enchant Command for Sharpness
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:sharpness 5
This example applies the maximum level V. Levels above the maximum require an anvil or commands with NBT data.
Items That Can Have Sharpness
Sharpness applies to swords and axes. Items from the reviewed catalog in this group:
Sharpness Is Incompatible With
These enchantments cannot be on the same item as Sharpness (source: minecraft-data 1.21 registry):
Sharpness FAQ
What is the enchantment ID for Sharpness?
The enchantment ID for Sharpness is minecraft:sharpness. Java Edition 1.13+ commands such as /enchant use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 16.
What is the max level of Sharpness?
Sharpness goes up to level V (level 5). Run /enchant @p minecraft:sharpness 5 while holding a valid item to apply the maximum level.
What does Sharpness do in Minecraft?
Sharpness is an enchantment in the sharp weapon group, applying to swords and axes. It can be applied up to level V.