Tool

Shears: Minecraft Guide | Minecraft Enchant

Harvest wool, leaves, vines, and other blocks while preserving useful states. Data, usage, and compatibility for Java 26.2. Practical guidance and sources included.

Type: Tool
Durability: 238 uses
Useful enchantments: Efficiency V, Unbreaking III, Mending
Crafting: 2 iron ingots

Harvesting

Shears collect wool, leaves, cobwebs, vines, glow lichen, and selected plants.

Correct tool

For selected blocks, shears provide special drops or faster mining.

Enchantments

Books and an anvil can add Efficiency, Unbreaking, and Mending.

Efficiency

Enchant them when harvesting large amounts of leaves, cobwebs, or wool.

Source: https://minecraft.wiki/w/Shears

Updated: 19.07.2026