Bane of Arthropods in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Bane of Arthropods enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Bane of Arthropods enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Background
The Bane of Arthropods enchantment increases your attack damage against mobs such as spiders, cave spiders, silverfish, and endermites.
You can add the Bane of Arthropods enchantment to any sword or axe using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then use the enchanted sword/axe to fight an arthropod and see just how quickly you can kill spiders, silverfish and endermites!!
The maximum level for the Bane of Arthropods enchantment is Level 5. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Bane of Arthropods V. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Bane of Arthropods |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Bane of Arthropods I) |
| Max Level | Level 5 (Bane of Arthropods V) |
| Description | Increases your attack damage against mobs such as spiders, cave spiders, silverfish and endermites |
| Applies To |  Swords Axes |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Incompatible Enchantments
In Minecraft, the Bane of Arthropods enchantment can not be combined with the following enchantments:
Items to Enchant with Bane of Arthropods
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Bane of Arthropods:
Hold the Enchanted Sword/Axe
Once you have a sword or axe that is enchanted with Bane of Arthropods, you need to hold the enchanted item in your hand. You will not gain the improved attack damage against arthropods until the item is held in your hand and used.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Bane of Arthropods enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Bane of Arthropods has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bane of Arthropods (minecraft: |
V | 18 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Bane of Arthropods has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bane of Arthropods (minecraft: |
V | 11 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Bane of Arthropods has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bane of Arthropods (minecraft: |
V | 11 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Bane of Arthropods has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bane of Arthropods (minecraft: |
V | 11 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Bane of Arthropods has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bane of Arthropods (minecraft: |
V | 11 | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Bane of Arthropods has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bane of Arthropods (minecraft: |
V | 11 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Bane of Arthropods has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bane of Arthropods (minecraft: |
V | 11 | 1.0 |
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Enchant Command for Bane of Arthropods
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