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Dedicated enchant page - Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x

Looting in Minecraft

Increases mob loot drops. Very valuable on a sword for mob farms and rare drops, so it often stays in the main PvE setup.

Max level III
Works on Sword, Spear
Incompatible with None
Category Melee

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What this enchant does

Increases mob loot drops.

Works on: Sword, Spear

Edition: Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x

When to use it

Very valuable on a sword for mob farms and rare drops, so it often stays in the main PvE setup.

Incompatible with: None

FAQ

What does Looting do?

Increases mob loot drops. Very valuable on a sword for mob farms and rare drops, so it often stays in the main PvE setup.

Which items can use Looting?

Sword, Spear

What conflicts with Looting?

None

Is Looting different between Java and Bedrock?

This enchant exists in both Java 26.x and Bedrock 26.x. If behavior differs, the effect summary and calculator notes cover that. Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x.

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