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What Are The Best Enchantments For A Spear In Minecraft?

The spear weapon is a big new item in Minecraft. It arrived in the recent Mounts of Mayhem update. This new weapon lets you do two main things: a quick stab attack and a strong charge attack. To make your spear the best it can be, you need to know which enchantments to use. This will help you attack all your enemies fast.

When you look at spear enchantments, you have one important choice. The special Lunge enchantment helps you move fast, but you cannot use it with Mending I. This means you must choose between repairing your spear easily and moving quickly. You must plan the best mix of enchantments before you go to the enchanting table.

This guide will show you the absolute best enchantments for your spear. We will cover choices for every type of spear, from the simple wood one to the powerful netherite one. Our goal is to help you do the most damage with your spear and make it last long for any trip.

Sharpness V

Sharpness is the best general spear enchantment because it boosts your attack damage against every single thing in the game. This means your spear will deal damage to all types of mobs and enemies, making it the ultimate all-purpose choice.

You should pick Sharpness V if you only want to carry one weapon and not worry about what you are fighting. It is the most reliable way to increase your spear's damage output on any spear, from a wooden spear up to a netherite spear. Just remember that you cannot combine it with Smite or Bane of Arthropods.

Smite V

Smite is a powerful but specialized spear enchantment designed just for undead mobs. If you know you will be spending a lot of time fighting zombies, skeletons, and wither skeletons, this enchantment is incredibly effective.

If you choose Smite V, the massive increase to attack damage will let you quickly one-hit kill most undead mobs. This makes a Smite V spear your best combination for areas like the Nether. Just be aware that you cannot have it and Sharpness V on the same spear.

Bane of arthropods V

Bane of Arthropods is the least useful choice for boosting damage. You cannot use it along with the Sharpness or Smite enchantments. This weapon enchantment only hurts Arthropod mobs, which are creatures such as spiders and cave spiders.

This enchantment hits those specific bugs very hard, but it is usually the least helpful for normal fighting. Because there are only a few targets, you get a much smaller damage increase against most enemies you fight, compared to Sharpness or Smite.

Looting III

Looting is an essential utility enchantment for all combat weapons. While the spear is a new weapon, it is able to accept Looting III just like a sword. This enchantment increases the amount and rarity of items that mobs drop upon death.

Having Looting III on your primary spear is highly recommended because it gives you extra loot. This means you will get more valuable drop items, like extra blaze rods and a higher chance of rare loot. It makes grinding for crafting materials significantly faster and more efficient.

Knockback II

Knockback is a simple enchantment that pushes the target further away when you hit them. On the spear, Knockback II works well with both the quick jab attack and the powerful charge attack.

This enchantment is excellent for crowd control. It allows you to maintain distance from groups of enemies, preventing them from reaching your attack position. In the Bedrock Edition, this enchantment is particularly strong for keeping all mobs at a distance.

Fire Aspect II

The Fire Aspect enchantment sets your enemies on fire for a short period when you hit them with the spear. This deals fire damage over time, allowing you to walk away while the mobs slowly drop their death loot.

Fire Aspect II is great for simple combat and makes hunting for food easier, as mobs that drop raw meat will drop the cooked version instead. Since the spear is a melee weapon, Fire Aspect is a fun addition that provides residual damage dealt.

Lunge III

The Lunge enchantment is the signature spear enchantment, and it is exclusive to this weapon. It completely changes your mobility by launching the player horizontally forward when you use the spear's jab attack. This lets you move quickly during a fight.

  • Lunge works only with the quick jab attack, not the strong charge attack.

  • The lunge enchantment at level III consumes hunger points every time you use it.

Lunge is the best spear enchantment pick for advanced players because it allows you to close the distance rapidly. Be aware of its major curse: Lunge is mutually exclusive with Mending.

Unbreaking III

Unbreaking is essential for any strong weapon, like your diamond spear or netherite spear. The unbreaking enchantment gives your spear extra durability by often letting it take zero damage when you use it.

Since the spear is used so much, especially when you use the powerful charge attack, Unbreaking III is required. It triples the effective durability of your spear, which means you will save a lot of time and resources on repairs.

Mending I

Mending is a vital utility enchantment that uses XP orbs you collect to instantly repair the weapon when it is in your main hand. This makes your spear virtually unbreakable, as it repairs itself mid-combat.

The major curse with Mending is that it is mutually exclusive with the Lunge enchantment. This creates the main choice for the spear: Do you want infinite durability (Mending) or do you want maximum mobility (Lunge)? You cannot have both on the same spear.

Best spear enchantments for PvP

For Player-versus-Player (PvP) combat, mobility and controlling the attack position are everything. The best combination for this setup involves accepting the durability cost in exchange for unmatched speed.

The recommended spear enchantments for PvP are:

  • Lunge III: Provides the mobility to quickly close or create distance with every jab attack.

  • Sharpness V: Provides the maximum attack damage against the player enemy.

  • Unbreaking III: Reduces the rate of durability loss from both normal attack and using the Lunge enchantment.

  • Knockback II: Keeps the opponent away from your attack position after a successful hit.

Conclusion

Choosing the best spear enchantments requires deciding between specialized damage and key utility. Your netherite spear or diamond spear should always be equipped with Unbreaking III and Looting III.

The final decision comes down to the Lunge enchantment versus Mending. If you prioritize never having to repair your spear and collecting XP orbs for maintenance, choose Mending I. If you want the exclusive, high-mobility jab attack that drastically improves your combat maneuvers, choose Lunge III. Both are great choices, but they cannot exist on the same spear.