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Best Crossbow Enchantment Order (Zero-Penalty Guide)

Verified Survival Safe (Max Cost 6 Levels)

To combine 4 enchantments onto your Crossbow in Minecraft Java 1.21+ or Bedrock without hitting "Too Expensive!", you must use a binary combination tree instead of chaining books one by one.

☕ Java Edition 1.21+ Optimal Step Sequence
Total: 17 Levels (187 Raw XP)
Step Anvil Left Slot (Target) Anvil Right Slot (Sacrifice) XP Level Cost Resulting Item
#1 Crossbow
PWP: +0
Book (Quick Charge 3)
PWP: +0
3 Levels
27 XP
Crossbow
#2 Book (Multishot 1)
PWP: +0
Book (Mending 1)
PWP: +0
2 Levels
16 XP
Combined Book
#3 Crossbow
PWP: +1
Combined Book
PWP: +1
6 Levels
72 XP
Crossbow
#4 Crossbow
PWP: +3
Book (Unbreaking 3)
PWP: +0
6 Levels
72 XP
Crossbow

Need a Custom Enchantment Order or Different Books?

Launch the interactive workbench to customize your books, starting gear penalties, and Bedrock rules.

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