Efficiency in Minecraft: Everything You Need to Know

Minecraft: a world of boundless creativity and exploration. But let's be honest, a hefty chunk of that gameplay involves mining—lots and lots of mining. While satisfying in its own right, the repetitive nature can quickly become tedious. That's where efficiency comes in—the key to streamlining your mining and maximizing your fun.

This article will show you how the Efficiency enchantment can revolutionize your Minecraft experience and how to get it on your tools.

Also, check out our article on the best Minecraft mini-games!

Table of Contents

• What Does Efficiency Do in Minecraft?
• How to Enchant Your Tools with Efficiency in Minecraft?
• How to Obtain Tools with Efficiency V?
• Efficiency and Stunning Shields in Minecraft

What Does Efficiency Do in Minecraft?

Efficiency boosts the speed at which you mine blocks, but only for the blocks your tool is designed to break. An axe will fell trees faster, but won't magically speed up your stone mining. This enchantment applies to five tool types: shears, pickaxes, shovels, axes, and hoes. There are five levels of Efficiency:

• Level I: 25% faster block breaking.
• Level II: 30% faster block breaking.
• Level III: 35% faster block breaking.
• Level IV: 40% faster block breaking.
• Level V: 45% faster block breaking. While Level V is the best, the incremental improvement over Level IV is minimal, so prioritize obtaining it only when feasible.

How to Enchant Your Tools with Efficiency in Minecraft?

To add the Efficiency enchantment, you'll need an Enchantment Table. This requires:

• 2 Diamonds
• 4 Obsidian
• 1 Book

How to Obtain Tools with Efficiency V?

The Enchantment Table can't directly create Efficiency V on stone or diamond tools. To achieve this maximum level, combine two identical tools with Efficiency IV on an Anvil. Alternatively, experienced players might find Efficiency V diamond tools in End cities.

Efficiency and the Chance of Stunning Shields in Minecraft

Beyond faster mining, Efficiency on axes increases your chance of stunning a shield. Level I provides a 25% chance, increasing by 5% with each subsequent level.

Efficiency is a game-changer in Minecraft. Upgrade your tools as soon as possible to transform mining from a chore into a satisfying, efficient part of your adventure!