Hoes in Minecraft can be enchanted just like any other tool, and there’s a decent selection to choose from. Whether you want to speed up farming, get more drops, or just keep your tools from breaking, here’s what you can put on a hoe.
All Hoe Enchantments
Here’s the full list of enchantments that work on hoes in the latest Java Edition:
| Enchantment (ID Name) | Max Level | What It Does | ID | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse of Vanishing (vanishing_curse) |
I | Item disappears when you die | 71 | 1.11 |
| Efficiency (efficiency) |
V | Breaks blocks faster | 32 | |
| Fortune (fortune) |
III | More drops from broken blocks | 35 | |
| Mending (mending) |
I | Repairs with XP you pick up | 70 | 1.9 |
| Silk Touch (silk_touch) |
I | Mines blocks as items (grass blocks, etc) | 33 | |
| Unbreaking (unbreaking) |
III | Tools last longer before breaking | 34 |
Reading the Table
- Enchantment is the name. The part in parentheses is what you use in commands.
- Max Level is how high you can level it up.
- What It Does explains the effect.
- ID is the number value for the enchantment.
- Added shows which version introduced it (if applicable).
How to Enchant Your Hoe
Use the /enchant command while holding the hoe. The format is simple:
/enchant <player> <enchantment> <level>
Example
To give yourself Unbreaking III on a hoe you’re holding:
/enchant @s unbreaking 3
This makes your hoe way more durable. It’ll last a lot longer before you need to replace it.
Another Example
If you want Efficiency V to dig really fast:
/enchant @s efficiency 5
Your hoe will break blocks much quicker. Great for terraforming or clearing land quickly.
Best Enchantment Combinations
For farming: Efficiency V + Unbreaking III gives you a fast, durable hoe that lasts forever.
For collecting blocks: Silk Touch + Fortune III isn’t possible on the same hoe (they conflict), so pick one. Silk Touch is better if you want grass blocks, Fortune if you want more drops from ore.
With Mending: Add Mending to any of the above and your hoe repairs itself as you pick up XP orbs. This is the best long-term combo.