PREPARATION

Exactly what you need

  • A pickaxe worth upgrading
  • Compatible enchanted books, an anvil and enough experience

Where to find or obtain it

  • Check the tool and book tooltips before spending levels.

EXACT METHOD

Step-by-step method

  1. Choose the jobPick Fortune for resource drops or Silk Touch for building blocks; do not plan both on one pickaxe.
  2. Add speed and durabilityEfficiency improves mining speed; Unbreaking reduces durability use.
  3. Plan repairsMending repairs an equipped damaged item with collected experience. Keep a reliable XP source available.
  4. Preview the combinationCheck the anvil output and cost before confirming. Stop if the desired enchantment is absent.

SAFETY & EFFICIENCY

Mistakes and dangers

  • Fortune affects eligible drops, not every block. Silk Touch also has exceptions.
PRACTICAL TIPS

Label the two pickaxes so you can choose the right one before mining.

Version notes

These are mining-tool recommendations for ordinary Survival. Check compatibility for each tool; commands, add-ons and experimental rules can change the options.

Java Edition1.21.8Verified source data
Bedrock Edition1.21.8Mechanics may vary

Sources and verification

Facts are summarized and cross-checked; source pages remain linked for exact tables, edition differences, and future updates.

Minecraft Help — All EnchantmentsMinecraft Wiki — Best enchantments guide