What is the maximum level of Curse of Binding?

Curse of Binding caps at level 1.

Which items can have Curse of Binding?

Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell, Elytra, Carved Pumpkin.

What enchantments conflict with Curse of Binding?

Curse of Binding does not conflict with any other enchantment.

How much XP does Curse of Binding cost on the anvil?

Each level of Curse of Binding adds bookMultiplier 8 times the new level to the anvil cost. At max level (1) that is 8 XP plus any prior-work penalty.

Can I get Curse of Binding from an enchanting table?

Curse of Binding is a treasure enchantment - it can't be rolled from the enchanting table. Find it on villager-traded books, in loot chests, or by fishing.

Can Curse of Binding be removed?

No. Curses cannot be removed by the grindstone or any other vanilla mechanic. They only disappear if the item is destroyed or you die while wearing it (Vanishing).

ENCHANTMENTS · CURSE · CURSE · TREASURE

Curse of Binding in Minecraft - Anvil Cost & Compatibility

Item can't be removed from the armor slot except by death or breaking.

Max Level

Book Cost

8/lvl

Conflicts

Treasure

Yes

Added

vanilla

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Optimal order · XP cost · Too-Expensive guard

Item to enchantCurrent prior-work cost

0 = brand new. Every anvil use raises this by 1.

Pick the gear you want to enchant. Books you add below will be merged onto it in the cheapest order we can find.

Books / sacrifices (1)

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Compatible items

How to get Curse of Binding

Loot chests: Ancient cities, trial chambers, bastions, and end city ships drop Curse of Binding books reliably.
Villager trading: Librarian villagers can offer Curse of Binding books for 5-19 emeralds depending on rarity.
Fishing: With Luck of the Sea III you have a small chance per catch to pull a treasure book.

Anvil cost worked example

Applying a level-1 Curse of Binding book onto a brand-new item costs 8 XP levels (book multiplier 8 times level 1). Adding it on top of an item that has already been on the anvil once raises the cost by another 1 level for the prior-work penalty; twice and the penalty jumps to 3; three times, 7; and so on by 2^n - 1.

Pair Curse of Binding with cheap stuff first if you can - Unbreaking and Mending have low multipliers and don't conflict, so they're usually the cheapest path to a full endgame loadout.

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FAQ

What does Curse of Binding do in Minecraft?: Item can't be removed from the armor slot except by death or breaking.
What is the maximum level of Curse of Binding?: Curse of Binding caps at level 1.
Which items can have Curse of Binding?: Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell, Elytra, Carved Pumpkin.
What enchantments conflict with Curse of Binding?: Curse of Binding does not conflict with any other enchantment.
How much XP does Curse of Binding cost on the anvil?: Each level of Curse of Binding adds bookMultiplier 8 times the new level to the anvil cost. At max level (1) that is 8 XP plus any prior-work penalty.
Can I get Curse of Binding from an enchanting table?: Curse of Binding is a treasure enchantment - it can't be rolled from the enchanting table. Find it on villager-traded books, in loot chests, or by fishing.
Can Curse of Binding be removed?: No. Curses cannot be removed by the grindstone or any other vanilla mechanic. They only disappear if the item is destroyed or you die while wearing it (Vanishing).

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