Enchantment
Unbreaking
Reduces the chance of losing durability when an item is used.
Quick answer
Reduces the chance of losing durability when an item is used.
Maximum levelIII
Applies toMost items with durability
Incompatible with—
Acquisition typeStandard enchantment
Anvil cost2 per level
SupportJava & Bedrock
Current versionJava 26.2
IDminecraft:unbreaking
Effect
Reduces the chance of losing durability when an item is used.
Level scaling
Each level raises the chance that an item use will not consume durability. On most tools, level III gives roughly four times as many uses on average.
Practical use
Combine Unbreaking III with Mending: one slows durability loss and the other repairs it.
Compatible items
Most items with durability
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.
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