How to Get the Sharpness Enchantment

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

Sharpness Overview

Sharpness Basic Information

Sharpness Compatible Gear

Compatible Gear
Sword	Axe

How to Get Sharpness

Obtain using Enchanting Tables

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The most common way to obtain Sharpness 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 Sharpness 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 Sharpness 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 Sharpness. 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 Sharpness

Increases Melee Damage

Unenchanted Sword compared to Sword with Sharpness V

Bedrock Edition Damage

Java Edition Damage

Sharpness is especially useful when facing multiple mobs in Dungeons or the Nether since the added damage lets you take enemies out more quickly.

This should be a priority when enchanting Swords since they provide a great improvement.

Related Guides

Enchanting Guide: List of All Enchantments

List of All Enchantments