About MinecraftCalc
MinecraftCalc is a free, fan-built enchantment planner for Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions. It computes the optimal anvil order so you avoid the dreaded “Too Expensive!” cap and save tens of XP levels per piece of gear.
What you can do here
- Plan combos for the 24 enchantable item types (sword, pickaxe, bow, elytra, mace, shield, etc.) - see all items.
- Compare all 42 enchantments including 1.21+ additions (density, breach, wind burst) - see all enchantments.
- Read 30+ in-depth guides on anvil mechanics, prior-work penalty, villager trading, and bookshelf layouts - guides hub.
- Try 10 companion micro-tools (XP cost table, bookshelf planner, villager trade simulator, etc.) - tools hub.
How accurate is the math?
The calculator core is a TypeScript port of the open-source
SJAR04/Minecraft-Enchanter
(MIT license). It implements the documented anvil cost formula -
including base enchantment cost, prior-work penalty 2^n - 1,
and the level-40 “Too Expensive!” cap on survival mode.
The 1.20+ vs Legacy toggle covers the August 2023 anvil rebalance.
Mojang compliance
MinecraftCalc is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang or Microsoft. We respect Mojang's brand guidelines and clearly disclose this relationship on every page. See our full disclaimer.
Contact
Feedback, corrections, or partnership inquiries: hello@minecraftcalc.com .