Is there a way to get infinity and mending?
The answer to the question of whether there is a way to get infinity and mending on the same bow in Minecraft is no, as Mending and Infinity are mutually exclusive, meaning they cannot be combined on the same item using an enchanting table or anvil. However, there are some rare exceptions and workarounds, such as obtaining a bow with both infinity and mending through fishing, albeit with an extremely low probability of around 1 in 3000.
Understanding Infinity and Mending
What are Infinity and Mending?
Infinity is an enchantment that allows a bow to fire an infinite number of arrows, as long as the player has at least one arrow in their inventory. Mending, on the other hand, is an enchantment that allows players to repair their items using experience points.
FAQs
Q1: Can you combine Infinity and Mending?
No, Infinity and Mending cannot be combined on the same bow using an enchanting table or anvil, as they are mutually exclusive.
Q2: Can you get Infinity from an enchantment table?
Yes, you can add the Infinity enchantment to any bow using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command.
Q3: Can you get an Infinity bow from a skeleton?
A skeleton horseman may rarely drop a bow enchanted with Infinity, but it is extremely rare and difficult to obtain.
Q4: Can you get Flame and Infinity on a bow?
Yes, the Flame enchantment can be combined with Infinity, allowing players to shoot fire arrows indefinitely.
Q5: Why can’t Mending and Infinity be enchanted onto a bow?
Mending and Infinity are mutually exclusive because they have conflicting enchantment properties, making it impossible to combine them on the same item.
Q6: Is Mending or Infinity better?
It depends on the player’s preferences and gameplay style. If you have an easy way to get arrows and experience points, Mending might be better. If you don’t have a good source of arrows but have plenty of experience points to repair your bow, Infinity might be better.
Q7: Can you put Mending on a Trident?
Yes, Mending can be applied to a Trident, which can also have other enchantments such as Unbreaking and Curse of Vanishing.
Q8: Can Infinity go on a Crossbow?
No, Infinity has no effect on Crossbows, and they will still consume arrows as usual.
Q9: Can you put Mending on armor?
Yes, Mending can be combined with most types of armor, making it a useful enchantment for extending the lifespan of your gear.
Q10: Can you get Infinity from fishing?
Yes, it is possible to obtain a bow with Infinity through fishing, although the probability is extremely low.
Q11: What does Infinity 1 do in Minecraft?
Infinity 1 allows a bow to fire an infinite number of arrows, as long as the player has at least one arrow in their inventory.
Q12: Do tipped arrows work with Infinity?
No, tipped arrows and spectral arrows are still consumed as usual when used with a bow that has Infinity.
Q13: Does Infinity cancel Mending?
Yes, Infinity and Mending are mutually exclusive, and attempting to combine them will result in only one of the enchantments taking effect.
Q14: When was Mending Infinity removed?
Mending and Infinity were previously compatible, but this was removed in version 16w50a, making 1.11 the last version where they could be combined.
Q15: Is Mending better than Unbreaking?
Mending is generally considered better than Unbreaking because it allows players to repair their items using experience points, making it a more sustainable and cost-effective option in the long run.