What does Fortune do in Minecraft? Fortune is an enchantment that increases the number of items you get when mining certain blocks or breaking certain plants. It can turn a single diamond ore into multiple diamonds, or one coal block into a stack. This guide explains exactly how Fortune works and where to use it.
- Fortune increases drops from ores, crops, and some other blocks.
- It has three levels: Fortune I, II, and III.
- Fortune does not work on blocks that already give a fixed item like stone or iron ore.
- Fortune cannot be combined with Silk Touch on the same item.
- The best tool to use Fortune on is usually a pickaxe or hoe, depending on your goal.
What Does Fortune Do In Minecraft?
Fortune is a tool enchantment that gives you a chance at extra drops when breaking certain blocks. Instead of always getting one item per block, Fortune adds randomness that can multiply your output. The higher the Fortune level, the better your chances of getting more items.
Fortune applies to mining tools like pickaxes, shovels, and axes, as well as hoes for crops. It does not affect blocks that drop themselves normally, such as stone or iron ore, since those already give a fixed item per block.
Which Blocks Does Fortune Affect?
Fortune works on a specific list of blocks and crops. The most common ones players use it for include:
- Diamond ore
- Emerald ore
- Coal ore
- Lapis lazuli ore
- Redstone ore
- Nether quartz ore
- Glowstone
- Melons
- Wheat seeds (from crops)
- Carrots and potatoes
- Sweet berries
- Sea pickles
- Glow berries
Each of these gives a chance at extra drops the higher your Fortune level is.
Fortune Levels Explained
Fortune comes in three levels.
- Fortune I gives a small chance at one extra drop.
- Fortune II increases the odds and the possible extra amount.
- Fortune III gives the highest chance at multiple extra drops, making it the most valuable level for farming valuable resources like diamonds.
Fortune III is the maximum level and is what most players aim for once they reach the enchanting stage of the game.
Fortune Vs Silk Touch
Fortune and Silk Touch cannot be placed on the same item at the same time in survival mode. They serve different purposes, so you need to pick the right one for the job.
- Fortune increases the quantity of drops, ideal for mining ores you want more of, like diamonds or lapis.
- Silk Touch makes a block drop itself instead of its usual item, ideal for collecting ores as blocks or moving things like grass blocks intact.
Many experienced players carry two pickaxes, one with Fortune and one with Silk Touch, and switch between them depending on what they are mining.
Best Items To Put Fortune On
- Pickaxe: The most common choice, used for mining ores like diamonds, coal, and redstone.
- Axe: Useful for certain wood-related drops.
- Shovel: Can increase drops from blocks like gravel.
- Hoe: Best for farming crops like carrots, potatoes, and melons in bulk.
How To Get The Fortune Enchantment
Unlike treasure enchantments, Fortune can be obtained directly from an enchanting table using lapis lazuli and XP. You can also find Fortune books while fishing, in loot chests, or by trading with villagers. Higher enchanting table levels and more bookshelves around the table improve your chances of rolling Fortune III directly.
Should You Use Fortune On Tools With Mending?
Yes, pairing Fortune with Mending is a common strategy. Fortune boosts your resource gains while mining, and Mending keeps that same pickaxe repaired using the XP you collect along the way. This combination lets you mine for long periods without worrying about durability or running out of valuable drops.
Tips For Using Fortune Effectively
- Use Fortune III on your main mining pickaxe before going on long diamond runs.
- Switch to a Silk Touch pickaxe when you want to collect ore blocks instead of raw materials.
- Apply Fortune to a hoe if you run large crop farms and want bigger harvests.
- Combine Fortune with Unbreaking and Mending for a long-lasting, high-output mining tool.
Wrapping Up the Article
Fortune is one of the most useful enchantments in Minecraft for anyone focused on gathering resources. It increases your drops from ores and crops, making mining and farming far more efficient. Pick the right tool, aim for Fortune III, and pair it with Mending for the best long-term results.
Learn more about enchantments on the official Minecraft website, or play on the go with Google Play and Xbox.
