Have you come across a Bane of Arthropods weapon in Minecraft? It’s a common enchantment found on looted weapons or distributed by Villagers, but it’s not usually a top priority for most players.
But why is that? And what exactly qualifies as an Arthropod? Let’s delve into everything you need to know about Bane of Arthropods in Minecraft.
Understanding Bane of Arthropods in Minecraft
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Bane of Arthropods is an enchantment that boosts the damage dealt to Arthropod mobs by 2.5 when applied to swords and axes. This additional damage is in addition to the weapon’s base damage.
It also inflicts Slowness IV on Arthropod enemies for a varied duration. The duration increases with the enchantment level, with Bane of Arthropods V causing Slowness IV for up to 3.5 seconds.
This enchantment cannot be combined with Sharpness, Smite, or Cleaving, making it a niche choice for weapon upgrades!
Identifying Arthropods in Minecraft
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Arthropods are invertebrate creatures, mainly bugs or insects, so the Bane of Arthropods enchantment targets bug-like mobs. In Minecraft, this includes Spiders, Cave Spiders, Bees, Silverfish, and Endermites. The inclusion of the last two may come as a surprise since they’re uncommon mobs, and encountering them for enchantment use is even rarer!
List of Arthropod Mobs in Minecraft
Here’s a list of mobs affected by Bane of Arthropods in Minecraft:
– Spiders
– Cave Spiders
– Bees
– Silverfish
– Endermites
Best Usage of Bane of Arthropods
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Bane of Arthropods has limited practical uses in Minecraft, but it can be beneficial in specific scenarios. For example, when exploring a Stronghold in search of the End Portal, a Bane of Arthropods weapon can help eliminate pesky Silver Fish that spawn in the area.
Additionally, when navigating Mineshafts with Cave Spider Spawners, using a Bane of Arthropods Sword can prevent Cave Spiders from poisoning you. Constructing a Spider farm from a Spider Spawner also allows you to efficiently gather items and experience from these eight-legged foes with the help of the Bane of Arthropods enchantment!
