Mending in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Mending enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
SubscribeSupported Platforms
The Mending enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.9) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.1) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes (TU43) |
 Xbox One | Yes (CU33) |
 PS3 | Yes (1.36) |
 PS4 | Yes (1.36) |
 Wii U | Yes (Patch 13) |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.1) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.0.18) |
* 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 Mending enchantment uses xp (experience) to mend your equipped tools, weapons and armor. Each time you gain experience by killing mobs or mining certain items, the experience earned will automatically be used to repair any damaged tools, weapons or armor that you have equipped (and are enchanted with Mending).
If there is any xp (experience) left over after mending those equipped items, the extra xp will be added to your experience bar.
You can add the Mending enchantment to any pickaxe, shovel, axe, hoe, fishing rod, carrot on a stick, shears, helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots, shield, elytra, sword, trident, bow, or crossbow using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command.
The maximum level for the Mending enchantment is Level 1. This means that you can only enchant an item with up to Mending I, and nothing higher for this enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Mending |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Mending I) |
| Max Level | Level 1 (Mending I) |
| Description | Uses xp to mend your damaged tools, weapons and armor that you have equipped |
| Applies To |  Tridents Swords Bows Crossbows Pickaxes Shovels Axes Hoes Fishing Rods Carrot on a Stick Shears Helmets Chestplates Leggings Boots Shields Elytra |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Incompatible Enchantments
In Minecraft, the Mending enchantment can not be combined with the following enchantments:
Items to Enchant with Mending
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Mending:
Wear the Enchanted Armor
Once you have armor enchanted with Mending, you need to wear the enchanted armor. You will not gain the increased durability until the armor items are worn.
Hold the Enchanted Tool/Weapon
Once you have a tool or weapon that is enchanted with Mending, you need to hold the enchanted item in your hand. You will not gain the mending ability until the item is held in your hand and you earn xp (experience).
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Mending enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Mending has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mending (minecraft: |
I | 70 | 1.9 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Mending has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mending (minecraft: |
I | 26 | 1.1 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Mending has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mending (minecraft: |
I | 26 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Mending has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mending (minecraft: |
I | 26 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Mending has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mending (minecraft: |
I | 26 | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Mending has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mending (minecraft: |
I | 26 | 1.1 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Mending has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mending (minecraft: |
I | 26 | 1.0.18 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Mending
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