What is the maximum level of Curse of Vanishing?

Curse of Vanishing caps at level 1.

Which items can have Curse of Vanishing?

Sword, Pickaxe, Axe, Shovel, Hoe, Bow, Crossbow, Trident, Mace, Fishing Rod, Shears, Flint and Steel, Brush, Shield, Carrot on a Stick, Warped Fungus on a Stick, Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell, Elytra.

What enchantments conflict with Curse of Vanishing?

Curse of Vanishing does not conflict with any other enchantment.

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

Each level of Curse of Vanishing 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 Vanishing from an enchanting table?

Curse of Vanishing 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 Vanishing 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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Curse of Vanishing in Minecraft - Anvil Cost & Compatibility

Item disappears on death instead of being dropped.

Max Level

Book Cost

8/lvl

Conflicts

Treasure

Yes

Added

vanilla

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How to get Curse of Vanishing

Loot chests: Ancient cities, trial chambers, bastions, and end city ships drop Curse of Vanishing books reliably.
Villager trading: Librarian villagers can offer Curse of Vanishing 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 Vanishing 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 Vanishing 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 Vanishing do in Minecraft?: Item disappears on death instead of being dropped.
What is the maximum level of Curse of Vanishing?: Curse of Vanishing caps at level 1.
Which items can have Curse of Vanishing?: Sword, Pickaxe, Axe, Shovel, Hoe, Bow, Crossbow, Trident, Mace, Fishing Rod, Shears, Flint and Steel, Brush, Shield, Carrot on a Stick, Warped Fungus on a Stick, Helmet, Chestplate, Leggings, Boots, Turtle Shell, Elytra.
What enchantments conflict with Curse of Vanishing?: Curse of Vanishing does not conflict with any other enchantment.
How much XP does Curse of Vanishing cost on the anvil?: Each level of Curse of Vanishing 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 Vanishing from an enchanting table?: Curse of Vanishing 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 Vanishing 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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