How to Use the Enchant Command in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use the /enchant command with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

You can enchant an item held by a player whenever you want using the /enchant command in Minecraft. Let's explore how to use this cheat (game command).

Supported Platforms

The /enchant command is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.4.4)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (0.16.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.2)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.14.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (0.16.0)
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.

Requirements

To run game commands in Minecraft, you have to turn cheats on in your world.

Enchant Command

Examples

How to Enter the Command

1. Open the Chat Window

The easiest way to run a command in Minecraft is within the chat window. The game control to open the chat window depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), tap on the chat button help command at the top of the screen.
  • For Xbox One, press the D-Pad (right) xbox one on the controller.
  • For PS4, press the D-Pad (right) ps4 on the controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the right arrow button nintendo switch on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.
  • For Education Edition, press the T key to open the chat window.

2. Type the Command

First, it's important to note that when you use the /enchant command you can enchant the item that a player is holding. This is the item that is currently selected in the hot bar for that player.

In this example, we are going to enchant the item that the player called DigMinecraft is holding with Knockback II:

/enchant DigMinecraft knockback 2

Type the command in the chat window. As you are typing, you will see the command appear in the lower left corner of the game window. Press the Enter key to run the command.

enchant command with enchantment name

This /enchant command uses a Name value of knockback and a Level value of 2.

Once the cheat has been entered, the item that is selected in DigMinecraft's hot bar will glow purple because it has been enchanted.

completed enchant command with enchantment name

You will see the message "Enchanting succeeded" appear in the lower left corner of the game window.

You have now enchanted the diamond sword held by DigMinecraft with Knockback II.

enchanted item

See a list of all Minecraft Enchantments.

Congratulations, you have learned how to use the /enchant command in Minecraft.

Enchantment Lists

Find the enchantment ID or name to use in the /enchant command from one of the lists below: