Punch in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Punch enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Punch enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.1) |
 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 Punch enchantment increases the knockback dealt when attacking a player or mob with your bow and arrow. This will cause the player or mob to repel backwards more than usual.
You can add the Punch enchantment to any bow using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then use the enchanted bow to fight and see your enemies repell backwards when struck with the arrow!!
The maximum level for the Punch enchantment is Level 2. This means that you can enchant a bow with up to Punch II. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Punch |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Punch I) |
| Max Level | Level 2 (Punch II) |
| Description | Increases the knockback dealt when attacking a player or mob with your bow and arrow (knockback means that the entity repels backwards) |
| Applies To |  Bows |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Items to Enchant with Punch
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Punch:
Hold the Enchanted Bow
Once you have a bow that is enchanted with Punch, you need to hold the enchanted bow in your hand and use it. When you attack with this enchanted bow, you will see a higher knockback dealt to the mob when the arrow strikes.
Let's show you what happens when we attack a witch with a bow that is enchanted with Punch.
Once the arrow strikes the witch, the witch will be pushed away from you...sending it flying backwards through the air. The Punch enchantment repels the mob in the opposite direction of an attack.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Punch enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Punch has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch (minecraft: |
II | 49 | 1.1 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Punch has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch (minecraft: |
II | 20 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Punch has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch (minecraft: |
II | 20 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Punch has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch (minecraft: |
II | 20 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Punch has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch (minecraft: |
II | 20 | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Punch has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch (minecraft: |
II | 20 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Punch has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch (minecraft: |
II | 20 | 1.0 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Punch
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