Unbreaking in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Unbreaking enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Unbreaking enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Background
The Unbreaking enchantment, in effect, increases the durability of your tools, weapons, and armor so that they don't wear out as quickly. This is done by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used.
You can add the Unbreaking enchantment to any pickaxe, shovel, axe, hoe, fishing rod, carrot on a stick, shears, helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots, shield, elytra, sword, trident, bow, or crossbow using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then use the enchanted item and never have it wear out!!
The maximum level for the Unbreaking enchantment is Level 3. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Unbreaking III. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Unbreaking |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Unbreaking I) |
| Max Level | Level 3 (Unbreaking III) |
| Description | Increases the durability of your tools, weapons and armor so they don't wear out as quickly |
| Applies To |  Tridents Swords Bows Crossbows Pickaxes Shovels Axes Hoes Fishing Rods Carrot on a Stick Shears Helmets Chestplates Leggings Boots Shields Elytra |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Items to Enchant with Unbreaking
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Unbreaking:
Wear the Enchanted Armor
Once you have armor enchanted with Unbreaking, you need to wear the enchanted armor. You will not gain the increased durability until the armor items are worn.
Hold the Enchanted Tool/Weapon
Once you have a tool or weapon that is enchanted with Unbreaking, you need to hold the enchanted item in your hand. You will not gain the improved durability until the item is held in your hand and used.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Unbreaking enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Unbreaking has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbreaking (minecraft: |
III | 34 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Unbreaking has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbreaking (minecraft: |
III | 17 | 1.2 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Unbreaking has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbreaking (minecraft: |
III | 17 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Unbreaking has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbreaking (minecraft: |
III | 17 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Unbreaking has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbreaking (minecraft: |
III | 17 | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Unbreaking has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbreaking (minecraft: |
III | 17 | 1.2 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Unbreaking has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbreaking (minecraft: |
III | 17 | 1.0.21 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Unbreaking
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