Efficiency in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Efficiency enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Efficiency 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 Efficiency enchantment speeds up how fast you can mine blocks in the game.
You can add the Efficiency enchantment to any pickaxe, shovel, or axe using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then use the enchanted tool to mine and see just how quickly you dig up items!!
The maximum level for the Efficiency enchantment is Level 5. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Efficiency V. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Efficiency |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Efficiency I) |
| Max Level | Level 5 (Efficiency V) |
| Description | Speeds up how fast you can mine blocks |
| Applies To |  Pickaxes Shovels Axes |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Items to Enchant with Efficiency
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Efficiency:
Hold the Enchanted Tool
Once you have a tool (ie: pickaxe, shovel, or axe) that is enchanted with Efficiency, you need to select the enchanted item in the hot bar. You will not gain the improved mining speed until the tool is held in your hand and used.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Efficiency enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Efficiency has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (minecraft: |
V | 32 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Efficiency has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (minecraft: |
V | 15 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Efficiency has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (minecraft: |
V | 15 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Efficiency has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (minecraft: |
V | 15 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Efficiency has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (minecraft: |
V | 15 | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Efficiency has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (minecraft: |
V | 15 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Efficiency has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (minecraft: |
V | 15 | 1.0 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Efficiency
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