ENCHANTMENTS · COMBAT

Impaling in Minecraft - Anvil Cost & Compatibility

Increases damage dealt against aquatic mobs (Java) or any mob (Bedrock).

Max Level

5

Book Cost

4/lvl

Conflicts

-

Treasure

No

Added

vanilla

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0 = brand new. Every anvil use raises this by 1.

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How to get Impaling

  • Enchanting table: Surround a level 30 table with 15 bookshelves and roll until Impaling appears.
  • Villager trading: Reroll librarian villagers until one stocks Impaling.
  • Loot: Bastions, end cities and trial chambers regularly drop enchanted gear with Impaling.
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Anvil cost worked example

Applying a level-5 Impaling book onto a brand-new item costs 20 XP levels (book multiplier 4 times level 5). Adding it on top of an item that has already been on the anvil once raises the cost by another 1 level for the prior-work penalty; twice and the penalty jumps to 3; three times, 7; and so on by 2^n - 1.

Pair Impaling with cheap stuff first if you can - Unbreaking and Mending have low multipliers and don't conflict, so they're usually the cheapest path to a full endgame loadout.

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FAQ

What does Impaling do in Minecraft?
Increases damage dealt against aquatic mobs (Java) or any mob (Bedrock).
What is the maximum level of Impaling?
Impaling caps at level 5.
Which items can have Impaling?
Trident.
What enchantments conflict with Impaling?
Impaling does not conflict with any other enchantment.
How much XP does Impaling cost on the anvil?
Each level of Impaling adds bookMultiplier 4 times the new level to the anvil cost. At max level (5) that is 20 XP plus any prior-work penalty.

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