Piercing is an Enchantment in Minecraft. Read on to learn more about Piercing, what gear you can equip it with, how to get it, and how to use it.
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Piercing | |
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Effect | Allows the arrows from the Crossbow to pierce through mobs |
Max Level | IV |
Type | Enchantment |
Compatible Gear |
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Crossbow |
The most common way to obtain Piercing is through an Enchanting Table. You'll need XP and Lapis Lazuli to enchant an item.
Placing bookshelves around the Enchanting Table will increase the possible enchantment levels of an item. There must be one block of air between a bookshelf and the Enchanting Table for this to work.
Head out into open water and use your Fishing Rod to catch items with Piercing enchantments. The Luck of the Sea enchant will increase your chances of catching enchanted items.
You'll find Piercing in Treasure Chests in structures and dungeons around the world. Make sure you're properly equipped with armor and weapons since these areas will be infested with Mobs.
You'll be able to trade items with villagers to obtain Piercing. Librarians will be your best bet since you can trade Emeralds for enchantments even at Novice levels.
You'll have to level up other Villager types to obtain their enchanted stock.
Piercing Enchantment Level | Number of Pierceable Enemies |
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I | 2 |
II | 3 |
III | 4 |
IV | 5 |
Piercing lets Crossbow shots pass through multiple targets. Arrows used with Piercing will pass through Shields even when they're equipped, and can be retrieved even after hitting an enemy.
This is great for facing large mobs of enemies since you can mow them down more quickly to avoid getting overwhelmed. Line your foes up to make efficient use of this enchantment.
You cannot use Piercing and Multishot enchantments at the same time.
Enchanting Guide: List of All Enchantments
How to Get the Piercing Enchantment
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