What Thorns does
The effect at each level and what it costs on an anvil
| Level | Effect | Anvil cost (item / book) |
|---|---|---|
| I | 15% chance to deal 1–5 damage back | 8 / 4 |
| II | 30% chance to deal 1–5 damage back | 16 / 8 |
| III | 45% chance to deal 1–5 damage back | 24 / 12 |
Quick stats
Numbers from the 26.3 data pack
| ID | minecraft:thorns |
|---|---|
| Max level | III |
| Enchanting table weight | 1 (very rare) |
| Anvil cost per level | 8 from an item, 4 from a book |
| Treasure | No |
| Curse | No |
Works on
Items that can roll it on a table, and items that only take it from a book
Enchanting table and anvil
- Chestplate
Anvil with a book only
- Helmet
- Turtle Shell
- Leggings
- Boots
Incompatible with
An anvil refuses to combine these with Thorns
Nothing. It stacks with anything it fits on.
Other enchantments for the same items
Enchantments that share a primary item with Thorns
- Blast Protection Cuts explosion damage and explosion knockback.
- Curse of Binding Can't be taken off once worn, outside creative mode.
- Curse of Vanishing The item is destroyed when you die instead of dropping.
- Fire Protection Cuts fire and lava damage and how long you burn.
- Mending XP orbs repair the item instead of filling your bar.
- Projectile Protection Cuts damage from arrows, tridents, fireballs and other projectiles.
- Protection Cuts most incoming damage. Stacks across armor pieces up to 80%.
- Unbreaking The item loses durability less often.
Try it in the tools
Build a /give command or plan the anvil merge