How to Get the Punch Enchantment

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

Punch Overview

Punch Basic Information

Punch Compatible Gear

Compatible Gear
Bow

How to Get Punch

Obtain using Enchanting Tables

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The most common way to obtain Punch 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 Punch 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 Punch 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 Punch. 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 Punch

Keep Enemies Away with Punch

Unenchanted Bow compared to Bow with Punch II

With your bow's increased knockback ability due to Punch, you'll be able to stave mobs off and prevent them from getting close enough to attack you. At max level, you'll be able to knock enemies back 6 blocks, in addition to their base knockback.

Keep in mind this won't increase your bow's damage.

Similar to Knockback

The Punch enchantment is similar to Knockback, which instead adds a knockback effect to your Sword. You'll have a fearsome combo by using these two enchantments with their respective weapons.

How to Get the Knockback Enchantment

Related Guides

Enchanting Guide: List of All Enchantments

List of All Enchantments