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

Curse of Vanishing in Minecraft

Curse: The item disappears on death. Rarely useful in standard survival and mostly relevant in special-rule servers or game modes.

Max level I
Works on Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Pickaxe, Shovel, Axe, Sword, Hoe, Brush, Fishing Rod, Bow, Shears, Flint and Steel, Carrot on a Stick, Warped Fungus on a Stick, Shield, Elytra, Carved Pumpkin, Helmet, Trident, Turtle Shell, Crossbow, Mace, Spear
Incompatible with None
Category Curses

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What this enchant does

Curse: The item disappears on death.

Works on: Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Pickaxe, Shovel, Axe, Sword, Hoe, Brush, Fishing Rod, Bow, Shears, Flint and Steel, Carrot on a Stick, Warped Fungus on a Stick, Shield, Elytra, Carved Pumpkin, Helmet, Trident, Turtle Shell, Crossbow, Mace, Spear

Edition: Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x

When to use it

Rarely useful in standard survival and mostly relevant in special-rule servers or game modes.

Incompatible with: None

FAQ

What does Curse of Vanishing do?

Curse: The item disappears on death. Rarely useful in standard survival and mostly relevant in special-rule servers or game modes.

Which items can use Curse of Vanishing?

Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Pickaxe, Shovel, Axe, Sword, Hoe, Brush, Fishing Rod, Bow, Shears, Flint and Steel, Carrot on a Stick, Warped Fungus on a Stick, Shield, Elytra, Carved Pumpkin, Helmet, Trident, Turtle Shell, Crossbow, Mace, Spear

What conflicts with Curse of Vanishing?

None

Is Curse of Vanishing 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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