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Best Leggings Enchantments & Optimal Anvil Order

Leggings carry one unique endgame enchantment - Swift Sneak, found only in Ancient City chests - on top of the standard armor core. Because Swift Sneak is loot-only and cannot be bought from villagers, get the order right the first time. Use the calculator above with Leggings pre-selected.

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Recommended Leggings Enchantments

Protection IV

Best all-round damage reduction. Pick ONE protection type - Protection, Blast, Fire and Projectile Protection are mutually exclusive.

Swift Sneak III

Leggings only, from Ancient City loot: move at near-walk speed while sneaking. Cannot be obtained from villagers.

Unbreaking III

Leggings durability lasts about 3x longer.

Mending I

XP repairs the leggings - protects your rare Swift Sneak book investment.

Thorns III

Optional: reflects damage to attackers, but drains durability faster.

FAQ

What are the best leggings enchantments?
Protection IV, Swift Sneak III, Unbreaking III and Mending. Swift Sneak is the only piece-specific leggings enchantment and is loot-only.
How do I get Swift Sneak in Minecraft?
Swift Sneak III books spawn only in Ancient City chests (deep dark biome). It cannot be traded from librarian villagers or fished - making it the rarest armor enchantment.
Is Swift Sneak worth it?
Yes for late game - sneaking at near-walk speed is huge for building over drops, caving and evading the Warden. It stacks with Protection.
Can I enchant leggings without Swift Sneak?
Yes - Protection IV, Unbreaking III and Mending is a perfectly good set if you do not have a Swift Sneak book yet.

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