Fortune in Minecraft
Multiplies drops from ores, crops and a few other blocks. Fortune III averages more than double the diamonds per vein.
| Max level | III (3) |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Pickaxe, Axe, Shovel, Hoe |
| How to get it | Enchanting table, anvil or loot |
| Conflicts with | Silk Touch |
| Anvil cost | 2 per level from a book · 4 per level from an enchanted item |
| Command | /enchant @s fortune 3 |
Is Fortune worth it?
Fortune on your mining pickaxe, Silk Touch on a second one. You cannot have both on the same tool.
Getting Fortune onto your gear
You can roll Fortune straight from an enchanting table with 15 bookshelves, or trade for the book from a librarian villager. Applying it from a book costs 2 levels per level of the enchantment, before the anvil’s prior work penalty is added.
Work out the cheapest order for a full set with the Minecraft enchantment calculator — it will tell you which books to pair up first and flag any step that would trip the “Too Expensive” limit.
FAQ
What is the max level of Fortune?
Fortune goes up to level III in survival Minecraft.
What does Fortune do?
Multiplies drops from ores, crops and a few other blocks. Fortune III averages more than double the diamonds per vein.
What does Fortune conflict with?
Fortune cannot be combined with Silk Touch.