Enchantment
Efficiency
Increases block-mining speed.
Quick answer
Increases block-mining speed.
Maximum levelV
Applies toPickaxe, shovel, axe, hoe, and shears
Incompatible with—
Acquisition typeStandard enchantment
Anvil cost1 per level
SupportJava & Bedrock
Current versionJava 26.2
IDminecraft:efficiency
Effect
Increases block-mining speed.
Level scaling
Levels I–V strongly increase tool speed with faster-than-linear scaling. On axes it also raises shield-disable chance.
Practical use
Level V is standard for primary mining tools. Very fast tools require care around delicate builds.
Compatible items
Pickaxe, shovel, axe, hoe, and shears
How to obtain
Enchanting table, enchanted books, trading, and chest loot.
Restrictions and compatibility
There are no direct conflicts with other enchantments, but the target item must support this enchantment.
