Anvil
minecraft:anvilThe anvil is a utility block used to repair items, combine enchantments, and rename objects. It is crafted from three blocks of iron plus four iron ingots, for a total of 31 iron ingots. Each use has a 12% chance to degrade the anvil, which passes through chipped and damaged states before breaking.
FAQ
How do I craft an anvil?
Combine three blocks of iron along the top of the crafting grid with four iron ingots below, using 31 iron ingots in total.
What can an anvil do?
It repairs items using materials or a second matching item, applies enchanted books, combines enchantments into higher tiers, and renames items for one experience level.
Why did my anvil break?
Each use carries a 12% chance to degrade the anvil one stage; anvils survive about 25 uses on average before breaking.
Can anvils damage players?
Yes, a falling anvil deals 2 damage per block fallen after the first, capped at 40 damage.