{"id":87745,"date":"2026-07-28T07:19:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T07:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=87745"},"modified":"2026-07-28T07:19:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T07:19:57","slug":"can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Can fortune 3 and silk touch go together?"},"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\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#Can_Fortune_III_and_Silk_Touch_Go_Together_Unlocking_Minecrafts_Enchantment_Secrets\" title=\"Can Fortune III and Silk Touch Go Together? Unlocking Minecraft&#8217;s Enchantment Secrets\">Can Fortune III and Silk Touch Go Together? Unlocking Minecraft&#8217;s Enchantment Secrets<\/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\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#Understanding_the_Fortune_III_Enchantment\" title=\"Understanding the Fortune III Enchantment\">Understanding the Fortune III Enchantment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#How_Fortune_III_Works\" title=\"How Fortune III Works\">How Fortune III Works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#Understanding_the_Silk_Touch_Enchantment\" title=\"Understanding the Silk Touch Enchantment\">Understanding the Silk Touch Enchantment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#How_Silk_Touch_Works\" title=\"How Silk Touch Works\">How Silk Touch Works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#Why_Fortune_III_and_Silk_Touch_Are_Incompatible\" title=\"Why Fortune III and Silk Touch Are Incompatible\">Why Fortune III and Silk Touch Are Incompatible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#Maximizing_Resource_Gathering_Using_Both_Enchantments_Effectively\" title=\"Maximizing Resource Gathering: Using Both Enchantments Effectively\">Maximizing Resource Gathering: Using Both Enchantments Effectively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#Enchanting_Axes\" title=\"Enchanting Axes\">Enchanting Axes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#Related_FAQs\" title=\"Related FAQs\">Related FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#1_What_happens_if_I_try_to_combine_Fortune_and_Silk_Touch_using_commands\" title=\"1. What happens if I try to combine Fortune and Silk Touch using commands?\">1. What happens if I try to combine Fortune and Silk Touch using commands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#2_Is_it_better_to_have_Fortune_or_Silk_Touch_on_my_pickaxe\" title=\"2. Is it better to have Fortune or Silk Touch on my pickaxe?\">2. Is it better to have Fortune or Silk Touch on my pickaxe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#3_Can_I_get_Fortune_III_from_an_enchantment_table\" title=\"3. Can I get Fortune III from an enchantment table?\">3. Can I get Fortune III from an enchantment table?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#4_How_many_bookshelves_do_I_need_for_maximum_enchantment_levels\" title=\"4. How many bookshelves do I need for maximum enchantment levels?\">4. How many bookshelves do I need for maximum enchantment levels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#5_Does_Fortune_III_affect_the_amount_of_XP_I_get_from_mining\" title=\"5. Does Fortune III affect the amount of XP I get from mining?\">5. Does Fortune III affect the amount of XP I get from mining?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#6_Can_I_combine_two_Fortune_II_books_to_get_Fortune_III\" title=\"6. Can I combine two Fortune II books to get Fortune III?\">6. Can I combine two Fortune II books to get Fortune III?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#7_Does_Fortune_work_on_Ancient_Debris\" title=\"7. Does Fortune work on Ancient Debris?\">7. Does Fortune work on Ancient Debris?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#8_Does_Fortune_work_on_Iron_or_Gold_Ore\" title=\"8. Does Fortune work on Iron or Gold Ore?\">8. Does Fortune work on Iron or Gold Ore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#9_What_tools_can_Fortune_be_applied_to\" title=\"9. What tools can Fortune be applied to?\">9. What tools can Fortune be applied to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#10_Is_Fortune_III_good_on_a_shovel\" title=\"10. Is Fortune III good on a shovel?\">10. Is Fortune III good on a shovel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#11_Is_Silk_Touch_worth_getting\" title=\"11. Is Silk Touch worth getting?\">11. Is Silk Touch worth getting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#12_What_blocks_does_Silk_Touch_not_work_on\" title=\"12. What blocks does Silk Touch not work on?\">12. What blocks does Silk Touch not work on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#13_Does_Fortune_work_on_Netherite\" title=\"13. Does Fortune work on Netherite?\">13. Does Fortune work on Netherite?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#14_Can_you_get_4_diamonds_from_Fortune_3\" title=\"14. Can you get 4 diamonds from Fortune 3?\">14. Can you get 4 diamonds from Fortune 3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#15_Does_Fortune_work_on_sugarcane\" title=\"15. Does Fortune work on sugarcane?\">15. Does Fortune work on sugarcane?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Fortune_III_and_Silk_Touch_Go_Together_Unlocking_Minecrafts_Enchantment_Secrets\"><\/span>Can Fortune III and Silk Touch Go Together? Unlocking Minecraft&#8217;s Enchantment Secrets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The straightforward answer is <strong>no, Fortune III and Silk Touch cannot be combined on the same tool in Minecraft<\/strong>. These are mutually exclusive enchantments, meaning if you attempt to apply both, one will override the other, typically with <strong>Silk Touch taking precedence<\/strong>. Understanding why this is the case, and how each enchantment functions independently, is key to optimizing your resource gathering in the game. This article explores the intricacies of these enchantments, their individual benefits, and how to effectively utilize them in your Minecraft adventures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Fortune_III_Enchantment\"><\/span>Understanding the Fortune III Enchantment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortune is an enchantment that increases the yield of certain resources when mining or harvesting. Its effectiveness varies depending on the resource. <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> is the highest level of this enchantment, offering the greatest potential increase in drops.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Fortune_III_Works\"><\/span>How Fortune III Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When applied to a pickaxe, <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> primarily affects ores that drop items rather than the ore block itself. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diamond Ore:<\/strong> Instead of dropping one diamond, a Fortune III pickaxe can yield 1-4 diamonds per block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coal Ore:<\/strong> Increases the amount of coal dropped per ore block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emerald Ore:<\/strong> Increases the number of emeralds dropped per ore block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nether Quartz Ore:<\/strong> Yields more nether quartz per ore block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glowstone:<\/strong> Breaks into a larger quantity of glowstone dust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugarcane:<\/strong> When placed on an Axe, Fortune 3 works on the top and middle pieces of sugarcane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Essentially, <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> maximizes your resource gathering potential by increasing the quantity of drops you receive from each applicable block.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Silk_Touch_Enchantment\"><\/span>Understanding the Silk Touch Enchantment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Silk Touch, on the other hand, provides a different utility. This enchantment allows you to obtain the block itself when mining, rather than its usual drops.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Silk_Touch_Works\"><\/span>How Silk Touch Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With <strong>Silk Touch<\/strong>, you can mine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diamond Ore:<\/strong> Instead of diamonds, you obtain the diamond ore block itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coal Ore:<\/strong> You obtain the coal ore block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emerald Ore:<\/strong> You obtain the emerald ore block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ice:<\/strong> Mines ice blocks without them breaking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glass:<\/strong> Allows you to retrieve glass blocks intact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mycelium and Grass Blocks:<\/strong> Lets you collect these blocks to use for building or decoration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beehives\/Bee Nests:<\/strong> Retrieve beehives and bee nests without angering the bees inside (provided they are at their full level of honey or nectar).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bookshelves:<\/strong> Allows you to mine bookshelves without them breaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Silk Touch<\/strong> is invaluable for relocating blocks, preserving their original form, or setting up efficient ore storage systems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Fortune_III_and_Silk_Touch_Are_Incompatible\"><\/span>Why Fortune III and Silk Touch Are Incompatible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The incompatibility between <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> and <strong>Silk Touch<\/strong> stems from their fundamentally different purposes. Fortune aims to increase the quantity of drops, while Silk Touch aims to preserve the original block. These purposes are mutually exclusive; you can&#8217;t simultaneously break a block into its drops and collect the intact block. The game engine prioritizes one outcome over the other, preventing the enchantments from functioning together.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximizing_Resource_Gathering_Using_Both_Enchantments_Effectively\"><\/span>Maximizing Resource Gathering: Using Both Enchantments Effectively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite their incompatibility, both <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> and <strong>Silk Touch<\/strong> are essential for efficient resource gathering. The key is to have separate tools enchanted with each. A common strategy involves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Fortune III Pickaxe:<\/strong> Primarily for mining ores like diamond, coal, emerald, and nether quartz to maximize the yield of each vein.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Silk Touch Pickaxe:<\/strong> Used for collecting ore blocks for storage, relocation, or aesthetic purposes. It is also used for mining resources like ice, glass, mycelium, bookshelves, and beehives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By switching between tools based on your immediate needs, you can leverage the unique benefits of both enchantments, optimizing your resource management and building endeavors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enchanting_Axes\"><\/span>Enchanting Axes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While both enchantments are typically associated with pickaxes, <strong>Silk Touch<\/strong> can be surprisingly useful on an axe. It enables you to harvest:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melons:<\/strong> Collect entire melons rather than melon slices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bookshelves:<\/strong> Collect bookshelves intact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fortune III<\/strong> on an axe primarily enhances the yield from breaking watermelons. However, it is worth noting that axes have other desirable combat-oriented enchantments such as <strong>Sharpness V<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_FAQs\"><\/span>Related FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_happens_if_I_try_to_combine_Fortune_and_Silk_Touch_using_commands\"><\/span>1. What happens if I try to combine Fortune and Silk Touch using commands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you use commands to apply both enchantments, <strong>Silk Touch<\/strong> will generally take precedence for blocks affected by both. This means you&#8217;ll get the block itself rather than increased drops.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_it_better_to_have_Fortune_or_Silk_Touch_on_my_pickaxe\"><\/span>2. Is it better to have Fortune or Silk Touch on my pickaxe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on your immediate goal. For maximizing resource yield, <strong>Fortune is superior<\/strong>. For collecting blocks intact, <strong>Silk Touch is the way to go<\/strong>. Most players find both essential and have separate tools for each.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_I_get_Fortune_III_from_an_enchantment_table\"><\/span>3. Can I get Fortune III from an enchantment table?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can obtain <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> from an enchantment table. Increase your chances by placing bookshelves around the table to increase the enchantment level.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_many_bookshelves_do_I_need_for_maximum_enchantment_levels\"><\/span>4. How many bookshelves do I need for maximum enchantment levels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You need 15 bookshelves placed one block away from the enchantment table, with one block of air in between.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_Fortune_III_affect_the_amount_of_XP_I_get_from_mining\"><\/span>5. Does Fortune III affect the amount of XP I get from mining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> only affects the quantity of items dropped. It does not affect the experience points (XP) gained.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_combine_two_Fortune_II_books_to_get_Fortune_III\"><\/span>6. Can I combine two Fortune II books to get Fortune III?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can combine two <strong>Fortune II<\/strong> books using an anvil to create a <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> book.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Does_Fortune_work_on_Ancient_Debris\"><\/span>7. Does Fortune work on Ancient Debris?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Fortune does not work on Ancient Debris<\/strong>. It will only drop one Ancient Debris, as usual.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Does_Fortune_work_on_Iron_or_Gold_Ore\"><\/span>8. Does Fortune work on Iron or Gold Ore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fortune only works on ores that don&#8217;t need smelting to get what they have. This means it does not work on Overworld iron or gold ore (Nether gold will work with fortune).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_tools_can_Fortune_be_applied_to\"><\/span>9. What tools can Fortune be applied to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fortune can be applied to pickaxes, shovels, and axes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Is_Fortune_III_good_on_a_shovel\"><\/span>10. Is Fortune III good on a shovel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A shovel with Fortune will grant you a higher chance of obtaining flint from gravel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Is_Silk_Touch_worth_getting\"><\/span>11. Is Silk Touch worth getting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Silk Touch<\/strong> is definitely worth getting for specific tasks such as collecting ice, glass, mycelium, bookshelves, and ore blocks for storage or building.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_blocks_does_Silk_Touch_not_work_on\"><\/span>12. What blocks does Silk Touch not work on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Silk Touch<\/strong> fails to work on Grass, Fern, Vines, Large Fern, Tall Grass, and Sea Grass.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Does_Fortune_work_on_Netherite\"><\/span>13. Does Fortune work on Netherite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fortune cannot work on ores that need smelting to get what they have. This means that it does not work on Netherite, iron, or gold.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Can_you_get_4_diamonds_from_Fortune_3\"><\/span>14. Can you get 4 diamonds from Fortune 3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can get 1\u20134 diamonds per ore. Of course, you&#8217;ll need Fortune to get more than 1 diamond from an ore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Does_Fortune_work_on_sugarcane\"><\/span>15. Does Fortune work on sugarcane?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fortune works on the top and middle pieces of sugarcane when placed on an axe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <strong>Fortune III<\/strong> and <strong>Silk Touch<\/strong> cannot coexist on the same tool, understanding their individual strengths and utilizing separate tools for each is crucial for optimizing your Minecraft experience. By strategically enchanting your tools, you can maximize resource yields, collect rare blocks, and enhance your overall gameplay. Don&#8217;t forget to explore resources like the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> website at <strong>https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/<\/strong> for more insights into game-based learning and the educational potential of Minecraft!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can Fortune III and Silk Touch Go Together? Unlocking Minecraft&#8217;s Enchantment Secrets The straightforward answer is no, Fortune III and Silk Touch cannot be combined on the same tool in Minecraft. These are mutually exclusive enchantments, meaning if you attempt to apply both, one will override the other, typically with Silk Touch taking precedence. Understanding &#8230; <a title=\"Can fortune 3 and silk touch go together?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-fortune-3-and-silk-touch-go-together\/\" aria-label=\"More on Can fortune 3 and silk touch go together?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87745","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87745"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87745\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}