What is Piercing in Minecraft?
Piercing is an enchantment that is exclusively applied to crossbows. This enchantment will allow the crossbow to shoot arrows that pierce through entities and even shields. This enchantment was introduced to the game in v1.14. The highest level for piercing is IV (4). Two creepers are being shot as they are lined up (via screenshot)…
Piercing is an enchantment that is exclusively applied to crossbows. This enchantment will allow the crossbow to shoot arrows that pierce through entities and even shields. This enchantment was introduced to the game in v1.14. The highest level for piercing is IV (4).
Two creepers are being shot as they are lined up (via screenshot)
How does Piercing work?
Piercing is an enchantment that is applied to crossbows to increase the damage done by each arrow. The arrows that are shot will be able to pass through multiple enemies without losing damage.
The arrows travel in a straight line and won’t target the mobs specifically. The main advantage of piercing is the ability to kill multiple mobs with just a single arrow if the mobs line up. Players can also pick up the arrow after killing any mobs.
How to get Piercing?
You can use several different mays to get Piercing. Firstly, you can use an anvil to combine a fishing rod with a Piercing enchanted book but for this, you will have to get your hands on a book with the Piercing enchantment. You can find enchanted books in stronghold or dungeon chests or by trading with villagers.
Piercing III being offered by the enchantment table (via screenshot)
Secondly, you can fish for it. That’s right you can get a fishing rod that already has the enchantment on it. Finally, the last and probably quickest way to get this enchantment is by using an enchantment table and some lapiz lazuli.
Conclusion
Piercing is an enchantment whose merit far outweighs its cons. It is quite handy when you are dealing with swarms of hostiles. The higher the level of the enchantment the more enemies the arrows will be able to pierce through making this an enchantment you want the highest level of.
FAQs
Q. Will the piercing enchantment allows arrows to go through shields?
A. Yes, they will pierce through shields.
Q. Can you put piercing on a bow?
A. No, Piercing is an enchantment that is exclusive to the crossbow.
Q. What is the highest level of piercing?
A. The highest level of piercing is IV (4).
