What Does Density Do in Minecraft

April 11, 2024

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Minecraft 1.21 has introduced several exciting features, but one of the most unique is the Density enchantment - a powerful new mechanic designed specifically for the Mace. Whether you're building custom battle arenas or jumping down on mobs in Survival, Density adds an extra punch - literally.

So, what does Density do in Minecraft? How do you get it? Let's break down everything you need to know about this gravity-powered enchantment.

What Is Density in Minecraft?

Density is a mace enchantment that increases your attack damage based on how far you fall before striking. For every block fallen, Density adds +0.5 bonus damage per level of the enchantment.

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How It Works:

  • Damage Bonus = Fallen Blocks × (0.5 × Density Level)

  • Max level: 5

  • Max bonus damage: +2.5

How to Get the Density Enchantment

  • Enchanting Table

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  • Trading with any level Librarian Villager

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  • Enchanted book

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  • Fishing

Incompatible Enchantments

Density is incompatible with:

  • Smite

  • Bane of Arthropods

  • Breach

  • Sharpness

These enchantments are mutually exclusive with Density under normal gameplay. However, if you use commands to apply multiple conflicting enchantments to the same mace, their effects will stack.

How to Use Density Effectively

To activate the enchantment:

  1. Hold your enchanted Mace

  2. Fall at least 1 block

  3. Land a hit while falling → Bonus damage applies!

You'll know it's working when you hear that satisfying crunch and see mobs go flying.

Enchant Commands for Density

Density I:

/enchant @p density 1

Density II:

/enchant @p density 2

Density III:

/enchant @p density 3

Density IV:

/enchant @p density 4

Density V:

/enchant @p density 5

Pro Tips for Density Combat

  • Build vertical arenas - Add stairs, scaffolding, or even slime blocks to help you gain elevation before a slam.

  • Feather Falling boots help - Reduce self-damage from falls while maximizing the benefit from Density.

  • Use Knockback creatively - Launch mobs upward with another hit, then follow up with a Density-powered slam.

  • Combine with Strength potions - Stack massive damage with every fall-attack.