Vladislav "Vladislav Zlobin" Zlobin
This game is one of the best sandboxes of modern times, featuring a vast cubic world and nearly limitless crafting and creative possibilities. However, to create and gather resources, you need tools whose durability, unfortunately, is limited—this applies to tools, armor, and weapons alike. Over time, they all wear out and break.
Fortunately, Minecraft has an option called the Mending enchantment, which allows you to automatically restore the durability of items using experience points earned during gameplay. This is one of the most useful enchantments in the game, as it enables you to preserve your best items indefinitely, preventing them from breaking. In this guide, we will explore how it works, how to get Mending in Minecraft, the benefits of the enchantment, as well as alternative methods.
Background
In the earliest versions of Minecraft, repairing items was simply impossible. If a tool, armor, or weapon broke, the player had to craft a new one, consuming resources.
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The first method of repairing items in Minecraft was combining two identical items on a crafting table, which slightly restored their durability. In Beta 1.9 (2011), the first full-fledged repair mechanic was introduced—the anvil. It allowed players to repair enchanted items using the same materials or by combining two identical items. However, with each repair, the cost of using the anvil increased.
In 2016, the Mending enchantment was added, completely overhauling the repair system. It allowed players to automatically restore item durability using experience, making gear practically eternal. This most efficient and sought-after method is what we will discuss.
Where Can You Find Items with This Enchantment?
Unfortunately, the Mending enchantment cannot be obtained through an enchanting table. Instead, it can be found as enchanted Mending books in the following locations:
Trading with villagers: A village librarian can sell the books you need. To obtain such a trader, find a village and create a librarian by placing a lectern in front of an unemployed villager. The higher the level of the librarian, the rarer and more valuable the books they sell.
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Searching in chests: Another way to obtain the Mending enchantment is by finding it in chests located in various locations:
- Shipwrecks
- Underwater ruins
- Strongholds
- Jungle and desert temples
- Ancient Cities (Deep Dark)
Fishing: Using a fishing rod enchanted with Luck of the Sea increases the chance of catching the desired book.
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Treasure hunting: Mending books can also be found in treasure chests or by following treasure maps.
Benefits of the Enchantment
The main advantage of the Mending enchantment is resource conservation, as you no longer need to spend materials crafting new tools, armor, or weapons, since they automatically restore their durability. This also ensures the longevity of your gear, allowing items to last indefinitely.
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Additionally, this method is significantly cheaper in terms of experience costs, as you won’t need to use an anvil with its escalating repair costs. The Mending enchantment pairs well with other enchantments, such as Unbreaking, making your tools nearly indestructible.
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Detailed Instructions on How to Use Mending
First, before using it, you need to obtain an item with this enchantment. If you have a Mending book, you can apply it to the desired item using an anvil.
Once you start gaining experience, the Mending enchantment will automatically activate, restoring the item’s durability. Each experience orb restores 2 durability points for the item in your main hand, offhand, or armor slot. If you have multiple items with this enchantment, experience is randomly distributed among them.
To use this enchantment effectively, it’s important to gain experience through various methods: killing mobs, smelting ores and items in a furnace, breaking experience-containing blocks (such as Nether quartz, coal, or diamonds), fishing, or trading with villagers. Additionally, it’s recommended to apply the Mending enchantment to items already enchanted with Unbreaking, as this reduces tool damage and extends their lifespan.
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Alternative Repair Methods
You can always use other methods to repair items in Minecraft. One of them is using an anvil, where you can combine items with similar materials, such as repairing a diamond sword with diamonds. This method also requires experience but can preserve existing enchantments on the item.
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Another option is using a grindstone, where you can combine two identical items, but all enchantments are lost. On a crafting table, you can also combine two identical items without spending experience, but enchantments are not preserved. In creative mode or using cheats, you can simply create a new item or use the /repair command if the appropriate mod or plugin is installed.
Nevertheless, in our opinion, the Mending enchantment is the most useful option for your items in Minecraft. It allows you to keep your favorite tools and armor in perfect condition, making them nearly indestructible when used correctly. Take advantage of this enchantment—it will make your Minecraft adventures even more convenient and enjoyable!
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