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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.
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 |
Items you can enchant with Density
You can apply Density at an enchanting table or anvil to any of these 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: No
- Curse: No
Overview
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.
Prerequisites and materials
- 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.
Step-by-step walkthrough
- 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.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Medium
- Estimated time per run: 5-20 min
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.
What items can I put Density on?
Density belongs to the "Mace" enchantment category, covering items like Mace.