Enchantment
Bane of Arthropods
Deals extra damage to arthropods and applies Slowness.
Quick answer
Deals extra damage to arthropods and applies Slowness.
Maximum levelV
Applies toSword, axe, mace, and spear
Incompatible withSharpness, Smite, Impaling, Density, Breach
Acquisition typeStandard enchantment
Anvil cost2 per level
SupportJava & Bedrock
Current versionJava 26.2
IDminecraft:bane_of_arthropods
Effect
Deals extra damage to arthropods and applies Slowness.
Level scaling
Each level adds damage against arthropods and applies Slowness IV for an increasing duration.
Practical use
Strong for spider farms but less versatile than Sharpness. It conflicts with other damage specializations.
Compatible items
Sword, axe, mace, and spear
How to obtain
Enchanting table, enchanted books, trading, and chest loot.
Restrictions and compatibility
Cannot be combined with: Sharpness, Smite, Impaling, Density, Breach. An anvil will not apply conflicting enchantments to one item.
