Efficiency in Minecraft: Everything You Need to Know

Minecraft: a world of endless creativity and exploration. But let's be honest, mining can get tedious. That's where the Efficiency enchantment comes in—a game-changer for streamlining your resource gathering and maximizing your fun. This guide will show you how to harness the power of Efficiency and make mining a breeze.

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Table of Contents

• What Does Efficiency Do in Minecraft?
• How to Enchant Your Tools with Efficiency in Minecraft?
• How to Obtain Tools with Efficiency V?
• Efficiency and Stunning Shields

What Does Efficiency Do in Minecraft?

Efficiency boosts the speed at which you mine blocks—but only with the correct tool for the job. An axe will chop wood faster, a pickaxe will mine stone faster, and so on. It's available in five levels:

• Level I: 25% faster mining.
• Level II: 30% faster mining.
• Level III: 35% faster mining.
• Level IV: 40% faster mining.
• Level V: 45% faster mining (the jump from IV to V is minimal, so prioritize obtaining lower levels first).

How to Enchant Your Tools with Efficiency in Minecraft?

You'll need an Enchantment Table. To craft one, gather:

• 2 Diamonds
• 4 Obsidian
• 1 Book

How to Obtain Tools with Efficiency V?

You can't directly enchant stone or diamond tools to Efficiency V on an Enchantment Table. To achieve this maximum level, combine two identical tools with Efficiency IV on an Anvil. Alternatively, experienced players might find Efficiency V diamond tools in End cities.

Efficiency and Stunning Shields

When applied to an axe, Efficiency also increases your chances of stunning an opponent's shield. Each level adds a 5% chance, starting at 25% with Level I.

Efficiency is a must-have enchantment for any Minecraft player. Upgrade your tools early to transform mining from a chore into a productive and enjoyable part of your gameplay!