Looting Enchantment Command

/enchant commands — all levels

Hold a compatible item before running. /enchant cannot exceed the enchantment's normal max level.

/give equivalent — Diamond Sword with Looting III

Uses the 1.21.5+ flat component syntax. For Bedrock, give the item first then use /enchant @p looting 3 while holding it.

Works on

Items listed here are covered by the site's give pages. Some additional items (hoes, turtle helmet, etc.) also accept this enchantment but are not listed.

What Looting does

Increases mob drops. Each level adds up to 1 extra item per drop, and raises the chance of rare drops. Max III gives the best loot from mobs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get Looting in Minecraft?

Hold a compatible item and run /enchant @p minecraft:looting 3 (Java) or /enchant @p looting 3 (Bedrock). Alternatively, use the /give command above to spawn a pre-enchanted item directly into your inventory.

What is the max level of Looting?

The maximum level is Looting III (level 3). Using /give you can technically set any integer, but levels above 3 don't add further benefit in most cases.

Does the Looting command work in Bedrock Edition?

Yes. On Bedrock use /enchant @p looting 3 while holding a compatible item. Bedrock omits the "minecraft:" namespace prefix.