{"id":172480,"date":"2026-01-21T04:42:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=172480"},"modified":"2026-01-21T04:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:42:51","slug":"how-much-damage-does-thorns-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-thorns-return\/","title":{"rendered":"How much damage does Thorns return?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-thorns-return\/#How_much_damage_does_Thorns_return\" title=\"How much damage does Thorns return?\">How much damage does Thorns return?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-thorns-return\/#Understanding_Thorns_Enchantment\" title=\"Understanding Thorns Enchantment\">Understanding Thorns Enchantment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-thorns-return\/#How_Thorns_Works\" title=\"How Thorns Works\">How Thorns Works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-thorns-return\/#Thorns_Damage_Calculation\" title=\"Thorns Damage Calculation\">Thorns Damage Calculation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-much-damage-does-thorns-return\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_damage_does_Thorns_return\"><\/span>How much damage does Thorns return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Thorns<\/strong> enchantment in Minecraft returns a random amount of damage to attackers, with a maximum of 4 damage points, equivalent to 2 hearts, and the damage dealt is capped at this amount, regardless of the number of <strong>Thorns<\/strong> enchanted armor pieces the player is wearing. The actual damage returned is determined by the level of the <strong>Thorns<\/strong> enchantment, with higher levels increasing the chance of dealing more damage to attackers, up to a maximum of 45% chance of dealing damage with <strong>Thorns III<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Thorns_Enchantment\"><\/span>Understanding Thorns Enchantment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Thorns<\/strong> enchantment is a valuable asset in Minecraft, particularly in <strong>PvP<\/strong> and <strong>PvE<\/strong> combat situations, as it allows players to deal damage to their attackers while taking a hit, and this can be a game-changer in intense battles, especially when combined with other <strong>enchantments<\/strong> such as <strong>Mending<\/strong> and <strong>Unbreaking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Thorns_Works\"><\/span>How Thorns Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thorns_Damage_Calculation\"><\/span>Thorns Damage Calculation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Thorns<\/strong> damage calculation takes into account the level of the enchantment and the number of <strong>Thorns<\/strong> enchanted armor pieces the player is wearing, with each piece having an independent chance to trigger the <strong>Thorns<\/strong> effect, making it a powerful tool for players looking to increase their survivability in combat.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Is Thorns worth it in survival?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> is worth it in survival, as it provides an additional layer of protection against mobs and players, and can be particularly useful when combined with other <strong>enchantments<\/strong> such as <strong>Mending<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much damage does Max Thorns do in Minecraft?<\/strong>: <strong>Max Thorns<\/strong> can deal up to 4 damage points, equivalent to 2 hearts, to attackers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Thorns work on the wither?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> is ineffective against the <strong>wither<\/strong>, as it can fly and does not touch the player&#8217;s armor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you put Thorns on all armor?<\/strong>: Yes, players can put <strong>Thorns<\/strong> on all four pieces of armor, and each piece will have an independent chance to trigger the <strong>Thorns<\/strong> effect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the point of Thorns?<\/strong>: The point of <strong>Thorns<\/strong> is to provide an additional layer of protection against mobs and players, and to deal damage to attackers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Thorns good in Minecraft dungeons?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> is a useful enchantment in Minecraft dungeons, as it can help players survive against tough mobs and bosses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Thorns help in PvP?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> can be useful in <strong>PvP<\/strong>, but the damage dealt is reduced by 92%, making it less effective than in <strong>PvE<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Thorns 3 the highest level?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Thorns III<\/strong> is the highest level of the <strong>Thorns<\/strong> enchantment, and it provides the highest chance of dealing damage to attackers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Thorns scale with spell power?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> scales with <strong>spell power<\/strong>, making it a powerful tool for players who use magic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Thorns stack with turtle armor?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> does not stack with the <strong>turtle armor<\/strong> set bonus, which overrides the <strong>Thorns<\/strong> effect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you put Thorns on horse armor?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> cannot be put on <strong>horse armor<\/strong> in survival mode, but it can be enchanted in creative mode.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Thorns stack with protection?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> can stack with <strong>protection<\/strong>, providing additional protection against damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the 7 pieces of armor of God?<\/strong>: The 7 pieces of <strong>armor of God<\/strong> are the <strong>belt of truth<\/strong>, <strong>breastplate of righteousness<\/strong>, <strong>shoes with the preparation of the gospel of peace<\/strong>, <strong>shield of faith<\/strong>, <strong>helmet of salvation<\/strong>, and the <strong>sword of the spirit\/word of God<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Thorns work on bosses?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Thorns<\/strong> can work on bosses, but the damage dealt is reduced, and it is not as effective as other <strong>enchantments<\/strong> such as <strong>Sharpness<\/strong> or <strong>Smite<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you enchant a shield?<\/strong>: Yes, players can enchant a <strong>shield<\/strong> with <strong>enchantments<\/strong> such as <strong>Unbreaking<\/strong> or <strong>Thorns<\/strong>, providing additional protection and damage-dealing capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much damage does Thorns return? 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