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Enchantment Compatibility: Minecraft Guide | Minecraft Enchant

The main conflict groups and rules for combining enchantments on one item. Data, usage, and compatibility for Java 26.2. Practical guidance and sources included.

Conflict groups: Damage, protection, tools, ranged
Verification: Anvil
Companion tool: Compatibility checker
Version: Java 26.2

Melee damage

Sharpness, Smite, and Bane of Arthropods cannot share one sword or axe.

Protection types

Protection and the three specialized protection types conflict on one armor piece.

Other pairs

Fortune conflicts with Silk Touch, Mending with Infinity, and Multishot with Piercing.

Source: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360058730912-Minecraft-List-of-Enchantments

Updated: 19.07.2026