Best elytra enchantments in Minecraft
The best elytra build in Java Edition is Unbreaking III and Mending.
Recommended build · 2 enchantments
Java Edition 26.3Cheapest anvil order
Calculated for this build. Combining in the wrong order can make the last step “Too Expensive!”.
Enchantment planner: the cheapest anvil order
Pick the item and the enchantments you want. The planner tests every possible order and keeps the one that costs the fewest levels.
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Too expensive: one step costs 40 levels or more, which survival refuses. Remove an enchantment or apply it later with an enchanting table.
Anvil steps · Put the left item in the first anvil slot and the right one in the second.- Step 1 Elytra BookUnbreaking III 3 levels
- Step 2 ElytraUnbreaking III BookMending 3 levels
Have at least 3 levels for the most expensive step. In XP points, the whole order costs about 54 if you level up just enough before each step.
Calculated from the Java Edition 26.3 game files
All 4 elytra enchantments
| Enchantment | ID | Max | Enchanting table | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Curse of Binding | I | No (curse) | Avoid | |
| Curse of Vanishing | I | No (curse) | Avoid | |
| Mending | I | No (treasure) | Take it | |
| Unbreaking | III | No (treasure) | Take it |
Elytra — FAQ
What is the best enchantment for the elytra?
Unbreaking III, with Mending.
How many enchantments can go on the elytra?
4 enchantments can go on it; 2 of them together in the recommended build.
Which enchantments for the elytra can’t you get from the enchanting table?
Not on the table: Mending and Unbreaking. Look for enchanted books from other sources; each enchantment page says where.
