How to Get the Piercing Enchantment

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.

Piercing Overview

Piercing Basic Information

Piercing Compatible Gear

Compatible Gear
Crossbow

How to Get Piercing

Obtain using Enchanting Tables

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The most common way to obtain Piercing is through an Enchanting Table. You'll need XP and Lapis Lazuli to enchant an item.

Use Bookshelves to increase enchantment levels

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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.

Obtain by Fishing

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.

Loot from Chests

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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.

Trade with Villagers

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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.

How to Use Piercing

Pierce through Several Mobs with One Arrow

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.

Cannot Be Combined with Multishot

You cannot use Piercing and Multishot enchantments at the same time.

Related Guides

Enchanting Guide: List of All Enchantments

List of All Enchantments