What to do if Enchantment is too Expensive?
If an enchantment is too expensive, the solution is to reset the enchantments by removing all the enchantments and resetting the item, which can be done by placing the item in the crafting grid or the grindstone. This process essentially removes the prior work penalty and allows players to start fresh with their enchantment choices, providing an opportunity to select more cost-effective or desirable enchantments.
Understanding Enchantment Costs and Resets
Introduction to Enchantment Costs
Enchantment costs in Minecraft are determined by the type of enchantment, the level of enchantment, and the item being enchanted. The anvil is used for enchanting and repairing items, and it has a limit of 39 experience (XP) levels that can be spent on a single item. If the enchantment or repair exceeds this limit, the anvil will display a “too expensive” message, indicating that the enchantment or repair cannot be applied.
Resetting Enchantments
Resetting enchantments is a straightforward process that involves removing all enchantments from an item and resetting the item. This can be achieved by placing the item in the crafting grid or using a grindstone. The grindstone is a more efficient method for removing enchantments, as it allows players to remove enchantments without destroying the item.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Enchantment Questions
- What happens when an enchantment is too expensive? When an enchantment is too expensive, the anvil will display a “too expensive” message, and the enchantment cannot be applied.
- How do you bypass the “too expensive” warning? The only way to bypass the “too expensive” warning is by resetting the enchantments and resetting the item.
- Can you take enchantments off items? In vanilla Minecraft, you can’t transfer enchantments, only remove them completely using a grindstone.
Netherite and Enchantments
- Does upgrading to Netherite remove enchantments? No, upgrading diamond gear to Netherite gear does not remove incompatible enchantments.
- Is Netherite armor better than diamond armor? Yes, Netherite armor has a higher toughness and durability than diamond armor.
- Do diamond pickaxes keep enchantments when turned into Netherite? Yes, Netherite gear retains the enchantments from the diamond gear.
Enchantment Strategies
- Is it better to enchant diamonds or Netherite? It’s more beneficial to enchant Netherite, as it has a higher enchantibility than diamond.
- What enchantment should I give my diamond pickaxe? Fortune is a good choice, as it multiplies the amount of resources that spawn from mining ore blocks.
- Can you reset enchantment costs? Yes, resetting enchantments by removing all enchantments and resetting the item will reset the enchantment costs.
Netherite Properties
- Can you burn while wearing Netherite? Almost everything made from Netherite is fire-resistant, but it’s not immune to fire damage.
- What is the best thing to use Netherite on? Netherite is primarily used to upgrade diamond gear and craft lodestones.
- How much Ancient Debris is required for a full set of armor? 36 blocks of Ancient Debris are needed to upgrade a full set of gear.
Miscellaneous Enchantment Questions
- Is full Netherite armor worth it? Yes, full Netherite armor provides higher protection and toughness than diamond armor.
- Can I take an enchantment off a weapon and put it on a book? You cannot transfer an enchantment from a tool to a book in vanilla survival without cheats.
- How many bookshelves are required for max enchants? 15 bookshelves will max out your enchanting table, allowing you to access higher-tier enchantments.