Enchantment
Piercing
Allows a crossbow arrow to pass through multiple entities.
Quick answer
Allows a crossbow arrow to pass through multiple entities.
Maximum levelIV
Applies toCrossbow
Incompatible withMultishot
Acquisition typeStandard enchantment
Anvil cost1 per level
SupportJava & Bedrock
Current versionJava 26.2
IDminecraft:piercing
Effect
Allows a crossbow arrow to pass through multiple entities.
Level scaling
The level determines how many additional entities an arrow can pass through; level IV pierces four beyond the first.
Practical use
Best in corridors and against lined-up targets. It conflicts with Multishot.
Compatible items
Crossbow
How to obtain
Enchanting table, enchanted books, trading, and chest loot.
Restrictions and compatibility
Cannot be combined with: Multishot. An anvil will not apply conflicting enchantments to one item.
