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Best Bow Enchantments & Optimal Anvil Order

The classic god bow is Power V, Punch II, Flame, Unbreaking III - and the one big decision: Infinity (unlimited shots, no mending) or Mending (auto-repair, needs arrows). They are mutually exclusive, so pick based on how you play. Use the calculator above with Bow pre-selected for exact costs.

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Recommended Bow Enchantments

Power V

Core damage enchantment - up to +150% damage at full draw.

Infinity I

Unlimited shots from one arrow. Choose Infinity OR Mending - mutually exclusive.

Mending I

Alternative to Infinity: the bow repairs itself with XP, but you consume arrows.

Flame I

Sets targets on fire - extra damage and cooked meat from animals.

Punch II

Knockback on hit - great for keeping mobs off ledges and yourself.

Unbreaking III

Essential if you chose Infinity (the bow can't self-repair).

FAQ

Infinity or Mending on a Minecraft bow?
Infinity for survival exploring (never run out of arrows); Mending if you have an XP farm and plenty of arrows. You cannot have both.
What are the best bow enchantments?
Power V, Flame, Punch II, Unbreaking III, plus Infinity or Mending. That's the full set.
Does Flame cook meat?
Yes - animals killed by flaming arrows drop cooked food.
Can I batch-generate bow enchantment orders?
Yes - select Bow in the calculator, tick your enchantments, and it produces the cheapest anvil order instantly.

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