Enchant Flame

Add Flame to a held bow so arrows deal fire damage

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Applies Flame (a single-level enchantment) to the bow you are holding, so every arrow ignites the target and deals fire damage over time. Flame arrows can also light candles, campfires, and TNT. Hold the bow before running the command.

/enchant @s flame 1

19 characters

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Hold the bow you want to enchant.
Run /enchant @s flame 1.
Fire an arrow — it now sets targets alight.

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