Minecraft Enchantment Order Calculator

Calculate the most cost-effective enchantment order to avoid "Too Expensive!" error


โšก Enchantment Order Calculator

๐Ÿ”ง Item & Enchantments Setup

โœจ Select Enchantments

๐Ÿ“‹ Selected Enchantments

No enchantments selected yet. Choose enchantments above to get started.

๐Ÿง  How Enchantment Order Optimization Works

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost Calculation

Each enchantment operation has a cost based on:

  • Base enchantment level
  • Number of previous operations on the item
  • Compatibility between enchantments
Formula:
Cost = Base Cost + Prior Work Penalty

โš ๏ธ "Too Expensive!" Error

This error occurs when:

  • Operation cost exceeds 39 levels
  • Item has been worked on too many times
  • Inefficient enchanting order is used
Limit:
Maximum cost per operation: 39 levels

๐ŸŽฏ Optimization Strategy

Our calculator uses advanced algorithms to:

  • Minimize total experience cost
  • Avoid the "Too Expensive!" error
  • Find the most efficient combination order
Strategy:
Combine expensive enchantments first

๐Ÿ“š Prior Work Penalty

Each anvil operation increases future costs:

  • 1st operation: +0 levels
  • 2nd operation: +1 level
  • 3rd operation: +3 levels
  • 4th operation: +7 levels
  • 5th operation: +15 levels
  • 6th operation: +31 levels (often "Too Expensive!")

๐Ÿ’ก Enchanting Tips & Best Practices

๐Ÿ“– Use Enchanted Books

Combine enchanted books first, then apply to your item. This reduces the prior work penalty on your main item.

๐Ÿ”„ Plan Ahead

Always plan your entire enchanting sequence before starting. One wrong step can make your item "Too Expensive!"

๐Ÿ’Ž Start with Fresh Items

Use fresh, unenchanted items when possible. Items with existing enchantments have higher prior work penalties.

โšก Expensive First

Generally, combine the most expensive enchantments first to minimize the total cost and avoid hitting the limit.

๐ŸŽฏ Single Enchantments

When possible, use single-enchantment books rather than multi-enchantment books for better cost control.

๐Ÿ”ง Repair Separately

Repair your items using materials, not other items, to avoid unnecessary prior work penalties.

๐Ÿ“‹ Example Enchanting Orders

โš”๏ธ Netherite Sword

Sharpness V Looting III Unbreaking III Mending Fire Aspect II Sweeping Edge III

Optimal Order:

  1. Combine Sharpness V + Looting III
  2. Combine Unbreaking III + Mending
  3. Combine Fire Aspect II + Sweeping Edge III
  4. Combine results from steps 1 & 2
  5. Combine result from step 4 with step 3
  6. Apply final book to sword

Total Cost: ~35 levels

โ›๏ธ Diamond Pickaxe

Efficiency V Fortune III Unbreaking III Mending

Optimal Order:

  1. Combine Efficiency V + Fortune III
  2. Combine Unbreaking III + Mending
  3. Combine results from steps 1 & 2
  4. Apply final book to pickaxe

Total Cost: ~28 levels