The ultimate guide to the best bow enchantment combinations, Infinity vs Mending, and optimal anvil ordering.
A well-enchanted bow is devastating at range. Whether you are sniping creepers or fighting the Ender Dragon, these enchantments will maximize your damage output.
Crossbows offer different advantages: Piercing IV (pierces through multiple targets) or Multishot (fires 3 arrows at once) plus Quick Charge III for fast reload. Use this best bow enchantments calculator to plan either weapon.
The best bow enchantments are: Power V (maximum damage), Flame (sets targets on fire), Punch II (knocks targets back), and your choice of Infinity (infinite arrows with one arrow) or Mending + Unbreaking III.
This is one of the most debated choices in Minecraft. Infinity saves inventory space (one arrow = infinite arrows) but prevents Mending. Mending lets you repair the bow with XP but requires carrying arrows. For general use, Infinity is more convenient. For boss fights (Ender Dragon, Wither), Mending + a stack of arrows is better.
No. Infinity and Mending are mutually exclusive. You must choose one. This calculator allows you to toggle "Allow incompatible" if you want to experiment, but it will not work in-game.
Power V is the most expensive bow enchantment. Combine the remaining books in pairs before applying to the bow. Use this calculator to find the optimal order for your specific setup.
A fully enchanted bow has 5-6 enchantments: Power V, Flame, Punch II, Infinity (or Unbreaking III + Mending), and Unbreaking III. With optimal ordering, all can fit without hitting "Too Expensive!".