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Density in Minecraft | MinecraftBible
Density is a level 1-5 mace enchantment in Minecraft 1.21.4. Mace only. Adds 0.5 extra damage per fall-block per level. Level V = 2.5 extra damage per fall-block. This enchantment page includes real crafting data, contextual links, and related Minecraft references, with version-aware coverage mapped across the last 11 major updates (1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11).
What does Density do?
Density is a Minecraft enchantment in the Mace category with a Rare rarity. It scales up to level 5. It is available from the enchanting table with sufficient bookshelves. Villager librarians can trade enchanted books of this enchantment.
Effect: Mace only. Adds 0.5 extra damage per fall-block per level. Level V = 2.5 extra damage per fall-block.
Priority: S-tier for mace mains. Only obtainable from trial chamber / trail ruins loot.
How to get Density
- Trail ruins suspicious sand/gravel
- Chest Ominous Trial Vault
XP cost by level for Density
| Level | Min cost | Max cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 25 |
| 2 | 13 | 33 |
| 3 | 21 | 41 |
| 4 | 29 | 49 |
| 5 | 37 | 57 |
Secondary-compatible items
Items that accept Density through broader tags (durability, vanishing, equippable):
Compatible items
Synergy enchantments with Density
These enchantments stack productively on the same item:
Conflicts with
Enchantment properties
- Category: Mace
- Rarity: Rare
- Max level: 5
- Weight: 5
- Min cost formula: 8 × level + -3
- Max cost formula: 8 × level + 17
- Anvil item cost / level: 4×
- Anvil book cost / level: 2×
- Treasure only: No
- Tradeable: Yes
- Discoverable via enchanting table: Yes
- Curse: No
Practical Guide
Density is an enchantment in Minecraft 1.21.4 with a maximum level of 5, usable on 1+ real item types. Mace only. Adds 0.5 extra damage per fall-block per level. Level V = 2.5 extra damage per fall-block.
Practical Steps
- Effect: Mace only. Adds 0.5 extra damage per fall-block per level. Level V = 2.5 extra damage per fall-block.
- Obtainable from: Trail ruins suspicious sand/gravel; Chest Ominous Trial Vault.
- Level 5 enchanting-table cost lands between 37 and 57 XP — budget your levels before committing.
- Apply to compatible gear such as Mace. See the Primary Items section for the full list.
Pro Tips
- Priority: S-tier for mace mains. Only obtainable from trial chamber / trail ruins loot.
- Use a grindstone to safely strip this enchantment and reclaim a small XP refund.
- Before an anvil merge, confirm the two enchantments aren't in each other's exclusive list — conflicts turn the merge red and waste XP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Density do in Minecraft?
Mace only. Adds 0.5 extra damage per fall-block per level. Level V = 2.5 extra damage per fall-block. Max level is 5.
What is the max level of Density?
Density caps at level 5. At max level the enchanting-table cost formula lands between 37 and 57 XP.
How do I get Density?
Density can be obtained from: Trail ruins suspicious sand/gravel; Chest Ominous Trial Vault.
Can I trade for Density with a villager?
No — Density is not part of librarian trade pools in this data. Use enchanting or loot sources instead.
What enchantments conflict with Density?
Density cannot be combined with: Bane of Arthropods, Breach, Impaling, Sharpness, Smite.
What is the anvil cost for Density?
Applying Density to a target from an enchanted book costs 2× per level in anvil work units, or 4× per level when combining from another enchanted item. Every anvil use also doubles the prior-work penalty on the target.