Mending is one of the most valuable enchantments in Minecraft. It repairs items using experience orbs. This guide covers how to get Mending, the best items to use it on, and tips.
What is Mending
Mending is an enchantment that:
- Repairs items using experience orbs
- Does not require an anvil
- Is applied to one item per anvil use
- Can only be obtained from certain sources
Mending is a treasure enchantment, meaning it cannot be obtained from the enchanting table.
How to Get Mending
Mending is obtained from:
- Librarian villagers (trade)
- Dungeon chests
- Mineshaft chests
- Woodland mansion chests
- Fishing
- Raid rewards
The most reliable source is librarian villagers. Set up a villager trading hall to get Mending.
How to Get Mending from Villagers
To get Mending from librarian villagers:
- Find a librarian villager
- Place a lectern next to the villager
- Wait for the villager to become a librarian
- Check the villager's trades
- If the villager does not sell Mending, break the lectern
- Place the lectern again
- Repeat until the villager sells Mending
The villager will sell Mending for 5-64 emeralds.
Best Items for Mending
The Best Items
The best items for Mending are:
- Pickaxe: used for mining
- Axe: used for chopping
- Shovel: used for digging
- Sword: used for fighting
- Bow: used for ranged combat
- Crossbow: used for ranged combat
- Trident: used for fighting
- Fishing Rod: used for fishing
- Shears: used for shearing
- Elytra: used for flying
The Worst Items
The worst items for Mending are:
- Tools used for non-damage tasks
- Tools used for non-XP tasks
- Tools used for one-time tasks
Best Strategies
Mending on the Pickaxe
Use Mending on your pickaxe. The pickaxe is the most-used tool and benefits most from Mending.
Mending on the Elytra
Use Mending on your elytra. The elytra is used for flying and benefits from Mending.
Mending on the Sword
Use Mending on your sword. The sword is used for combat and benefits from Mending.
Mending on the Bow
Use Mending on your bow. The bow is used for ranged combat and benefits from Mending.
How to Use Mending
To use Mending:
- Get XP orbs from any source
- Have a Mending-enchanted item in your inventory
- The XP orbs are used to repair the item
Mending uses 2 XP to repair 1 durability point.
Best Ways to Get XP
Mob Farms
Mob farms are the most reliable way to get XP. They produce thousands of XP per hour.
Mining
Mining is a slow but reliable way to get XP. Mining ores gives XP.
Farming
Farming is a slow but reliable way to get XP. Farming crops gives XP.
Fishing
Fishing is a slow but reliable way to get XP. Fishing gives XP.
Common Mistakes
- Don't use Mending on the wrong item. Mending is best on tools used for damage tasks.
- Don't use Mending on a tool that is almost broken. Use Mending before the tool breaks.
- Don't use Mending without XP. Mending requires XP to repair.
- Don't use Mending on multiple items. Mending is only effective on one item at a time.
Advanced Tips
Use Multiple Mending Items
Use multiple Mending items. The XP orbs are split between the items.
Combine Mending with Other Enchantments
Combine Mending with other enchantments. The best combinations are:
- Mending + Efficiency on a pickaxe
- Mending + Sharpness on a sword
- Mending + Power on a bow
- Mending + Unbreaking on any tool
Use the Anvil to Combine
Use the anvil to combine Mending with other enchantments. The anvil allows you to combine enchanted books.
Use the Grindstone to Remove
Use the grindstone to remove unwanted enchantments. The grindstone removes enchantments but keeps the item.
The Best Combinations
Pickaxe
- Mending + Efficiency V + Unbreaking III + Fortune III
Sword
- Mending + Sharpness V + Unbreaking III + Looting III
Bow
- Mending + Power V + Unbreaking III + Infinity
Elytra
- Mending + Unbreaking III
FAQ: Mending
Q: How do I get Mending?
A: From librarian villagers.
Q: What's the best item for Mending?
A: The pickaxe.
Q: Can I use Mending on multiple items?
A: Yes, but the XP is split between them.
Q: Can I combine Mending with other enchantments?
A: Yes, with the anvil.
Q: Is Mending worth it?
A: Yes. Mending is one of the best enchantments.
With this guide, you will master the Mending enchantment in Minecraft. Get Mending from villagers, use it on your best tools, and repair your items with XP.