The infinity enchantment in Minecraft allows bows to fire an unlimited number of arrows, as long as the player has at least one arrow in their inventory. This incredibly useful enchantment saves inventory space and ensures you‘ll never run out of ammo while exploring or fighting mobs.
Getting the infinity enchantment, however, takes some work. Here‘s an in-depth guide on how to get this powerful bow enchantment in Minecraft.
What is the Infinity Enchantment?
The infinity enchantment is an enchantment that can be applied to bows. When applied, the enchantment allows the enchanted bow to fire an unlimited number of arrows, as long as the player has at least one arrow in their inventory.
This works by consuming one arrow from the player‘s inventory when they fire, but then instantly replacing it. So as long as the player has one arrow to start with, they‘ll never run out.
The infinity enchantment only works on arrows. It does not work on other types of ammunition like firework rockets. It also does not work if the player has no arrows in their inventory at all.
Overall, this enchantment eliminates the need to carry stacks of arrows while exploring, fighting mobs, or hunting. It saves a ton of inventory space and ensures you‘ll always have ammo when you need it.
How to Get the Infinity Enchantment
There are three main ways to obtain the infinity enchantment in Minecraft:
- Enchanting items using an enchanting table
- Trading with villagers
- Fishing for enchanted bows
Below we‘ll cover each of these methods in more detail.
Enchanting Items Using an Enchantment Table
The most reliable way to get the infinity enchantment is by enchanting a bow using an enchanting table and surrounding bookshelves.
What You‘ll Need
- An enchanting table
- Bookshelves (15 for max enchantment level)
- Lapis lazuli
- Level 30 experience points minimum
First, you‘ll need to build an enchanting setup if you don‘t already have one. Place the enchanting table down, then surround it with 15 bookshelves to maximize your chances of getting high-level enchantments.
Next, you‘ll need to earn (or have) at least 30 experience levels. The higher your experience level is, the better chance of getting high-level enchantments.
Once you have all that set up, here are the steps to enchant for infinity:
- Place an unenchanted bow in the enchanting table input slot
- Place lapis lazuli in the payment slot
- Click the table to view your enchantment options
- If infinity is not shown, remove the bow and any lapis then try again
- Once infinity appears as an option, enchant your bow!
It may take several tries for infinity to show up as an option. Just keep placing and removing the bow until you get it.
With max bookshelves and 30+ levels, your chances of getting infinity are very high. But patience and some luck are still required.
Tips for Getting Infinity More Easily
Here are some useful tips to make getting the infinity enchantment a bit easier:
- Raise experience level to 30 before enchanting
- Maximize bookshelves to increase enchanting power
- Use a bow with no existing enchantments
- Be willing to spend over 30 levels on a single enchant
- Craft multiple backup bows to cycle through
With enough effort, you‘re practically guaranteed to get infinity through enchanting eventually. Just keep at it!
Trading With Villagers
Another way to obtain the infinity enchantment is by trading with fletcher villagers. Fletcher villagers have a chance to sell enchanted bows with random enchantments.
Here‘s how getting infinity from a fletcher works:
- Find a village and look for a fletcher villager
- Check their trades for an enchanted bow
- If they aren‘t selling one, keep breaking and replacing their job site block until they get an enchanted bow trade
- If the bow doesn‘t have infinity, keep trying until you get one that does!
Tip: Curing zombie villagers is a great way to get discounted trades, which can save a ton of emeralds when buying enchanted bows.
Trading can sometimes be faster than enchanting if you get lucky with a bow trade. But overall, enchanting it yourself is a much more reliable method. Trading works best paired with enchanting efforts.
Fishing for Enchanted Bows
Finally, you can obtain enchanted bows from fishing. When fishing, there is a small chance you‘ll catch an enchanted fishing rod or bow along with some fish.
Simply fish in any body of water with a fishing rod until you get an enchanted bow. If it has infinity on it, great! If not, keep fishing until you get one that does.
As with trading, this method involves more luck than the enchanting table route. You may have to fish for hours before you get an infinity bow. But it is a renewable source for enchantments.
Combine fishing with trading and enchanting for the most effective results. Any and all of them could reward you with the infinity enchantment eventually.
Using the Infinity Enchantment
Once you‘ve finally obtained an infinity enchanted bow either through enchanting, trading, or fishing, it‘s time to put it to work!
Using an infinity bow is simple. Just make sure you have at least one arrow in your inventory, pull back the bow, and let arrows fly!
The bow will continuously fire arrows regardless of how many you actually have in your inventory. It essentially gives you an unlimited supply.
However, there are some caveats:
- If you have no arrows in your inventory the bow will not work
- Infinity only works on regular arrows
- Other ammunition like firework rockets will still be consumed normally
As long as you have regular arrows and keep at least one on you at all times, that bow will work wonders. It‘ll let you fire thousands of arrows without ever thinking about ammo.
Enjoy raining down unlimited arrows on your foes!
Tips for Using an Infinity Bow
To get the most out of your new infinity bow, keep these tips in mind:
- Carry a single arrow in your inventory at all times
- Don‘t use up your last arrow in close combat
- Use a fast-firing bow like an automatic dispenser
- Only collect arrows needed for crafting/ammo variety
- Repair your bow before it loses the enchantment
- Combine with Power, Punch, and Flame for added damage
As long as you‘re stocked with a single arrow, you‘ll get endless use out of your cherished infinity bow.
Have fun decimating enemies and saving your arrow supply for crafting only!
FAQ About Infinity and Enchanting
Still have some questions? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about getting the infinity enchantment.
Can You Get Infinity From an Enchantment Table?
Yes, the enchanting table is by far the most reliable way to get the infinity enchantment. Simply surround an enchanting table with bookshelves, earn 30+ experience levels, and enchant bows until infinity appears.
Is Infinity Rare?
Infinity has a lower chance of appearing compared to some other enchantments, so it is rather rare. Exact percentages are complex, but expect to spend significant time and effort to obtain it. With enough dedication though, your chances are high.
Does Infinity Work on Crossbows?
Unfortunately, infinity only works on regular bows. The enchantment currently does not function on crossbows in Minecraft. Stick to standard bows for this enchantment.
Can You Get Infinity and Mending on the Same Bow?
Nope, infinity and mending are mutually exclusive. A bow cannot have both infinity and mending enchantments at the same time in vanilla Survival Minecraft. You must choose one or the other.
Is Infinity Worth It?
Absolutely! Never worrying about running out of arrows is an invaluable perk. Infinity allows you to use your bow freely while exploring, fighting mobs, taking down bosses, and more without concern for resources. It‘s arguably one of the best enchantments in the game.
Conclusion
Getting the prized infinity enchantment takes effort, but the unlimited arrows are well worth it. Use an enchanting table with bookshelves and high experience levels to have the best chance. Combining enchanting with trading and fishing can help too.
No matter how you get it, enjoy raining down endless arrows once you finally have a bow with infinity! Never fret about ammunition again.
Happy enchanting and arrow-firing!