Power in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains the Power enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

Supported Platforms

The Power enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.1)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* 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 Power enchantment increases the amount of attack damage dealt to a player or mob when using your bow.

You can add the Power enchantment to any bow using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then use the enchanted bow to fight and see your enemies die quickly!!

The maximum level for the Power enchantment is Level 5. This means that you can enchant a bow with up to Power V. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.

Enchantment Name Power
Min Level Level 1 (Power I)
Max Level Level 5 (Power V)
Description Increases the amount of attack damage dealt to a player or mob when using your bow
Applies To bows Bows
How to add Enchantment 1. Enchanting Table
2. Anvil
3. /enchant command

Items to Enchant with Power

In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Power:

Hold the Enchanted Bow

Once you have a bow that is enchanted with the Power enchantment, you need to hold the enchanted bow in your hand and use it. Your arrows will shoot from the bow with more power and cause mobs more attack damage.

bow with power

Congratulations, you just learned all about the Power enchantment in Minecraft.

Enchantment ID and Name

See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.

Enchant Command for Power