Best fishing rod enchantments in Minecraft
The best fishing rod build in Java Edition is Luck of the Sea III, Lure III, Unbreaking III and Mending.
Recommended build · 4 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 Fishing Rod BookLure III 6 levels
- Step 2 BookUnbreaking III BookMending 2 levels
- Step 3 Fishing RodLure III BookUnbreaking III, Mending 7 levels
- Step 4 Fishing RodLure III, Unbreaking III, Mending BookLuck of the Sea III 9 levels
Have at least 9 levels for the most expensive step. In XP points, the whole order costs about 314 if you level up just enough before each step.
Calculated from the Java Edition 26.3 game files
What the enchanting table gives the fishing rod
Each enchantment’s weight in the table’s draw, from the game files.
Unbreaking56%Luck of the Sea22%Lure22%Share of the total weight (9) · the level depends on the XP spent
All 5 fishing rod enchantments
| Enchantment | ID | Max | Enchanting table | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse of Vanishing | I | No (curse) | Avoid | |
| Luck of the Sea | III | Yes | Take it | |
| Lure | III | Yes | Take it | |
| Mending | I | No (treasure) | Take it | |
| Unbreaking | III | Yes | Take it |
Fishing Rod — FAQ
What is the best enchantment for the fishing rod?
Luck of the Sea III, with Lure III, Unbreaking III and Mending.
How many enchantments can go on the fishing rod?
5 enchantments can go on it; 4 of them together in the recommended build.
Which enchantments for the fishing rod can’t you get from the enchanting table?
Not on the table: Mending. Look for enchanted books from other sources; each enchantment page says where.
