Sharpness Enchantment Command

/enchant commands — all levels

Hold a compatible item before running. /enchant cannot exceed the enchantment's normal max level.

/give equivalent — Diamond Sword with Sharpness V

Uses the 1.21.5+ flat component syntax. For Bedrock, give the item first then use /enchant @p sharpness 5 while holding it.

Works on

Items listed here are covered by the site's give pages. Some additional items (hoes, turtle helmet, etc.) also accept this enchantment but are not listed.

What Sharpness does

Increases melee damage by 1.5 × level (0.5 extra at level I, up to 3 extra at level V). The go-to sword enchantment for combat.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get Sharpness in Minecraft?

Hold a compatible item and run /enchant @p minecraft:sharpness 5 (Java) or /enchant @p sharpness 5 (Bedrock). Alternatively, use the /give command above to spawn a pre-enchanted item directly into your inventory.

What is the max level of Sharpness?

The maximum level is Sharpness V (level 5). Using /give you can technically set any integer, but levels above 5 don't add further benefit in most cases.

Does the Sharpness command work in Bedrock Edition?

Yes. On Bedrock use /enchant @p sharpness 5 while holding a compatible item. Bedrock omits the "minecraft:" namespace prefix.