Enchantment
Looting
Increases the amount and chance of mob drops.
Quick answer
Increases the amount and chance of mob drops.
Maximum levelIII
Applies toSword and spear
Incompatible with—
Acquisition typeStandard enchantment
Anvil cost4 per level
SupportJava & Bedrock
Current versionJava 26.2
IDminecraft:looting
Effect
Increases the amount and chance of mob drops.
Level scaling
Each level raises common drop limits and improves several rare-drop chances. Level III is the normal farming maximum.
Practical use
Hold the weapon in the main hand when the kill is credited. It is one of the most valuable manual mob-farming enchantments.
Compatible items
Sword and spear
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.
