Players should enchant their armor, weapons, and tools in Minecraft to make them better, stronger, last longer, deal more damage, and more.

Important: In Minecraft: Java Edition, the only way to give an axe Smite is to use an enchanted book. In Bedrock Edition, you can use an enchanting table for both swords and axes.

How to use an enchantment table in Minecraft The enchanting table can enchant your tools, armor, and most gear (exceptions, like elytra, can instead be enchanted at the anvil).