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For the enchantment in Minecraft Dungeons, see MCD:Power.

Power is a bow enchantment which increases arrow damage.

Usage[]

Power increases arrow damage by 25% × (level + 1), rounded up to nearest half-heart.

Maximum bow damage by Power level and bow charge
Level Increase No charge Medium charge Full charge Full charge (critical)
Not enchanted +0% (2.0) 1♥ 5♥♥♥ 6♥♥♥ 11♥ × 5.5
I +50% (3.0) 2♥ 8♥♥♥♥ 9♥♥♥♥♥ 16♥ × 8
II +75% (3.5) 2♥ 9♥♥♥♥♥ 11♥ × 5.5 19♥ × 9.5
III +100% (4.0) 2♥ 10♥♥♥♥♥ 12♥ × 6 20♥ × 10
IV +125% (4.5) 3♥♥ 12♥ × 6 14♥ × 7 23♥ × 11.5
V +150% (5.0) 3♥♥ 13♥ × 6.5 15♥ × 7.5 25♥ × 12.5

Power doesn't affect arrows shot from crossbows if applied using commands or an anvil in Creative mode.[1]

Data values[]

ID[]

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierTranslation key
Powerpowerenchantment.minecraft.power

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID Translation key
Powerpower19enchantment.arrowDamage

History[]

Java Edition
1.1releaseAdded Power.
1.814w02aPower V can now be applied to a bow without the use of an anvil.
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.12.1build 1Added Power.

Issues[]

Issues relating to "Power" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.

References[]

  1. MC-137495 — resolved as "Invalid".
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