How to Get the Luck of the Sea Enchantment

Luck of the Sea is an Enchantment in Minecraft. Read on to learn more about Luck of the Sea, what gear you can equip it with, how to get it, and how to use it.

Luck of the Sea Overview

Luck of the Sea Basic Information

Luck of the Sea Compatible Gear

Compatible Gear
Fishing Rod

How to Get Luck of the Sea

Obtain using Enchanting Tables

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The most common way to obtain Luck of the Sea 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 Luck of the Sea 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 Luck of the Sea 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 Luck of the Sea. 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 Luck of the Sea

Increases Treasure Found

With the Luck of the Sea enchantment, it'll be much easier to find Enchanted Books and other treasures that will give great boosts to your playthrough.

Prioritize getting this enchantment early to get Enchanted Books more often. This'll let you stockpile them for whatever situations may arise.

Combine with Lure

Make sure to combine Luck of the Sea with the Lure enchantment to further increase your likelihood of getting treasure, such as Enchanted Books.

How to Get the Lure Enchantment

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