Thorns in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Thorns enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Thorns enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.4.6) |
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 Thorns enchantment is added to your armor so that when a player or mob physically attacks you, they will take damage from your armor.
You can add the Thorns enchantment to any piece of armor such as helmets, chestplates, leggings or boots using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then you will need to wear the enchanted armor to damage attackers.
The maximum level for the Thorns enchantment is Level 3. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Thorns III. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
Enchantment Name |
Thorns |
Min Level |
Level 1 (Thorns I) |
Max Level |
Level 3 (Thorns III) |
Description |
When a player or mob physically attacks you, they will take damage from your armor |
Applies To |
Helmets
Chestplates
Leggings
Boots |
How to add Enchantment |
1. Enchanting Table
2. Anvil
3. /enchant command |
Items to Enchant with Thorns
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Thorns:
Wear the Enchanted Armor
Once you have armor enchanted with Thorns, you need to wear the enchanted armor. You will not damage attackers with your armor until the armor items are worn.
Move each of the armor items (helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots) with Thorns from your inventory to your character's armor boxes.
You will see your character's appearance change as the armor is worn.
Now that you are wearing the enchanted armor with Thorns, mobs will suffer damage when they physically attack you.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Thorns enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Thorns has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level |
Minecraft ID |
Platform |
Version |
Thorns (minecraft:thorns) |
III |
7 |
Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.4.6 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Thorns has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level |
Minecraft ID |
Platform |
Version |
Thorns (minecraft:thorns) |
III |
5 |
Pocket Edition (PE) |
0.16.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Thorns has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level |
Minecraft ID |
Platform |
Version |
Thorns (minecraft:thorns) |
III |
5 |
Xbox One |
1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Thorns has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level |
Minecraft ID |
Platform |
Version |
Thorns (minecraft:thorns) |
III |
5 |
PS4 |
1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Thorns has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level |
Minecraft ID |
Platform |
Version |
Thorns (minecraft:thorns) |
III |
5 |
Nintendo Switch |
1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Thorns has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level |
Minecraft ID |
Platform |
Version |
Thorns (minecraft:thorns) |
III |
5 |
Windows 10 Edition |
0.16.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Thorns has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level |
Minecraft ID |
Platform |
Version |
Thorns (minecraft:thorns) |
III |
5 |
Education Edition |
1.0 |
Definitions
- Enchantment is what the enchantment is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value used in the /enchant command.
- Max Level is the maximum level that you can apply for this enchantment.
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the enchantment.
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version is the Minecraft version number that the enchantment was introduced for the name and ID, if applicable.
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Thorns
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Enchant Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Thorns I:
/enchant @p thorns 1
Thorns II:
/enchant @p thorns 2
Thorns III:
/enchant @p thorns 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Thorns I:
/enchant @p thorns 1
Thorns II:
/enchant @p thorns 2
Thorns III:
/enchant @p thorns 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
Thorns I:
/enchant @p thorns 1
Thorns II:
/enchant @p thorns 2
Thorns III:
/enchant @p thorns 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
Thorns I:
/enchant @p thorns 1
Thorns II:
/enchant @p thorns 2
Thorns III:
/enchant @p thorns 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
Thorns I:
/enchant @p thorns 1
Thorns II:
/enchant @p thorns 2
Thorns III:
/enchant @p thorns 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Thorns I:
/enchant @p thorns 1
Thorns II:
/enchant @p thorns 2
Thorns III:
/enchant @p thorns 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Education Edition
Thorns I:
/enchant @p thorns 1
Thorns II:
/enchant @p thorns 2
Thorns III:
/enchant @p thorns 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.