HOW IT WORKS
How to use this tool
- 1Choose the enchantment you want to move and its level.
- 2Enter how many times each item was previously worked on the anvil.
- 3Read the total level cost and whether the job is Too Expensive.
Minecraft
Minecraft Enchantment Calculator
Calculate the exact anvil levels needed to combine enchantments, including prior-work penalties and Too Expensive warnings.
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Set the enchantment and both items' prior-work counts to see the full anvil cost.
Anvil cost
- Enchantment cost
- 3
- Total levels
- 3
- Too Expensive?
- No
Cost multipliers follow the Minecraft Wiki anvil mechanics. Bedrock generally matches Java for these costs.
Next Creation Steps
Quick answer
What is the prior-work penalty?
Each time an item is worked on an anvil its penalty doubles: 0, 1, 3, 7, 15, 31 levels.
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- Free; no account required
- Result
- On-screen calculation; no file export
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FAQ
FAQ
What is the prior-work penalty?
Each time an item is worked on an anvil its penalty doubles: 0, 1, 3, 7, 15, 31 levels.
When does the anvil say Too Expensive?
Jobs costing 40 levels or more are refused in Survival mode.
How much does Sharpness cost to add?
Sharpness costs 1 level per enchantment level, so Sharpness V adds 5 levels plus the prior-work penalties.
How can I avoid the Too Expensive limit?
Combine books first before putting them on the tool, and avoid working the same item too many times.
Do all enchantments cost the same?
No: Smite, Bane and Knockback cost 2 levels per level, while Fire Aspect, Looting and Flame cost 4.