Trigger
Projectiles
- OverallS
- BossS
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers while you fire projectiles.
Conditions
- Needs a ranged or projectile setup.
Watch out for
- Needs a ranged weapon to function.
Tier list
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Enchantment Tier List
The best enchantment depends on your gear, your build and how often you can trigger it. Start by choosing what you are enchanting, then compare eligible enchantments by trigger and build.
- 32Collectible Books
- 2Unique-only effects
- 10Unique item variants
What are you enchanting?
Which build are you playing?
Slot eligibility is a gate, not a score: an enchantment that cannot go on your gear is filtered out instead of being ranked lower. Book source is shown separately, because a late-game Book is not automatically stronger.
Which Enchantment Should I Use?
What are you enchanting?
What build are you playing?
What do you need?
Where do you struggle?
Answer all four questions to see your best matches.
At a glance
Best Enchantments at a Glance
Different tasks want different winners. These picks come from the same eligibility, trigger and build model as the full list.
Best Melee
- Eligible on
- Melee + Ranged
- Trigger
- Defeating an Enemy
- Why it stands out
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Book
- Quest Reward
- Tier III
- Defeating an enemy has a 50% chance to create a Regenerating well for allies.
Best Ranged
- Eligible on
- Ranged
- Trigger
- Projectiles
- Why it stands out
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Book
- Ravines
- Tier III
- Projectiles have a 40% chance to spawn 8 additional projectiles.
Best Armor
- Eligible on
- Armor
- Trigger
- Rolling
- Why it stands out
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Book
- Any Area
- Tier III
- Rolling applies 40% damage amplification to your next melee or ranged attack.
Best Damage
- Eligible on
- Ranged
- Trigger
- Projectiles
- Why it stands out
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Book
- Ravines
- Tier III
- Projectiles have a 40% chance to spawn 8 additional projectiles.
Best Defense
- Eligible on
- Armor
- Trigger
- Using an Artifact
- Why it stands out
- Improves survivability.
- Book
- Ravines
- Tier III
- Artifact usage heals 35% of your maximum health.
Best Sustain
- Eligible on
- Melee + Ranged
- Trigger
- Defeating an Enemy
- Why it stands out
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Book
- Quest Reward
- Tier III
- Defeating an enemy has a 50% chance to create a Regenerating well for allies.
Best for Bosses
- Eligible on
- Ranged
- Trigger
- Projectiles
- Why it stands out
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Book
- Ravines
- Tier III
- Projectiles have a 40% chance to spawn 8 additional projectiles.
Best for Crowds
- Eligible on
- Ranged
- Trigger
- Projectiles
- Why it stands out
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Book
- Ravines
- Tier III
- Projectiles have a 40% chance to spawn 8 additional projectiles.
How ranking works
Eligibility Before Ranking
A tier only makes sense after the enchantment can actually go on your gear and fire in your build loop.
1. Eligibility gate
Slot is a gate, not a score. An enchantment that does not fit your gear is filtered out, not rated lower.
2. Trigger uptime
The same effect is worth more when your build triggers it often. A kill effect is strong while clearing and weak against a lone boss.
3. Build fit
Enchantments are re-ranked for melee, ranged, soul, tank and companion builds, because each family triggers different effects.
What the ranking weighs
- Slot eligibility and gear overlap
- How easily the trigger fires in real play
- Crowd versus single-target boss value
- Build alignment with the trigger
- Tier I to III upgrade value
This page ranks gameplay value. Book source and availability never raise or lower a combat tier.
What Each Tier Means
Tiers describe how broadly useful an enchantment is when its conditions are met. They are not a replacement for checking your own gear.
- SBuild-defining
- Exceptional impact with strong trigger and build alignment.
- AStrong
- Very effective with manageable conditions.
- BGood
- Useful, but more conditional or with stronger alternatives.
- CSituational
- Good only when the build reliably supports its trigger or purpose.
- DLimited
- Generally difficult to justify over alternatives.
Full tier list
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Enchantment Tier List
Filter by gear slot, build, role and encounter. Enchantments you cannot use are filtered out instead of ranked lower.
Gear Slot
Build
Category
Encounter
32 ranked enchantments
S6
S — Build-defining
Exceptional impact with strong trigger and build alignment.
Trigger
Rolling
- OverallS
- BossA
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Fits a roll-heavy playstyle.
Conditions
- Needs a roll-heavy playstyle.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Does little if you never roll.
Trigger
Defeating an Enemy
- OverallS
- BossB
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Snowballs in encounters with frequent kills.
- Fits both melee and ranged gear.
Conditions
- Needs enemies you can kill.
Watch out for
- Much weaker against a single-target boss.
Trigger
Using an Artifact
- OverallS
- BossS
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Improves survivability.
- Rewards frequent artifact use.
Conditions
- Needs a regular artifact rotation.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Value drops if you rarely use artifacts.
Trigger
Jump Attack / Final Combo Hit / Projectiles
- OverallS
- BossS
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
- Triggers naturally during melee combos.
- Triggers while you fire projectiles.
- Fits both melee and ranged gear.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
- Needs you to reach the final combo hit.
- Needs a ranged or projectile setup.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
- Rewards staying in melee range.
- Needs a ranged weapon to function.
Trigger
Dealing Damage
- OverallS
- BossS
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers constantly while you deal damage.
- Fits both melee and ranged gear.
Conditions
- Triggers on any damage, so it has no real condition.
Watch out for
- No trigger weakness, but no burst window either.
A14
A — Strong
Very effective with manageable conditions.
Trigger
Critical Hits
- OverallA
- BossA
- CrowdsA
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Rewards a critical-hit build.
Conditions
- Needs a critical-hit build.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Needs consistent critical hits.
Trigger
Jump Attack / Final Combo Hit / Projectiles
- OverallA
- BossS
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
- Triggers naturally during melee combos.
- Triggers while you fire projectiles.
- Fits both melee and ranged gear.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
- Needs you to reach the final combo hit.
- Needs a ranged or projectile setup.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
- Rewards staying in melee range.
- Needs a ranged weapon to function.
Trigger
Jump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- OverallA
- BossA
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
- Triggers naturally during melee combos.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
- Needs you to reach the final combo hit.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
- Rewards staying in melee range.
Trigger
Jump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- OverallA
- BossA
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
- Triggers naturally during melee combos.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
- Needs you to reach the final combo hit.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
- Rewards staying in melee range.
Trigger
Jump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- OverallA
- BossA
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
- Triggers naturally during melee combos.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
- Needs you to reach the final combo hit.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
- Rewards staying in melee range.
Trigger
Projectiles
- OverallA
- BossS
- CrowdsA
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers while you fire projectiles.
Conditions
- Needs a ranged or projectile setup.
Watch out for
- Needs a ranged weapon to function.
Trigger
Jump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- OverallA
- BossA
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
- Triggers naturally during melee combos.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
- Needs you to reach the final combo hit.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
- Rewards staying in melee range.
Trigger
Using an Artifact
- OverallA
- BossA
- CrowdsA
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Rewards frequent artifact use.
Conditions
- Needs a regular artifact rotation.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Value drops if you rarely use artifacts.
Trigger
Projectiles
- OverallA
- BossS
- CrowdsA
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers while you fire projectiles.
Conditions
- Needs a ranged or projectile setup.
Watch out for
- Needs a ranged weapon to function.
Trigger
Defeating an Enemy
- OverallA
- BossC
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Snowballs in encounters with frequent kills.
- Fits both melee and ranged gear.
Conditions
- Needs enemies you can kill.
Watch out for
- Much weaker against a single-target boss.
Trigger
Defeating an Enemy
- OverallA
- BossC
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Improves survivability.
- Snowballs in encounters with frequent kills.
- Fits both melee and ranged gear.
Conditions
- Needs enemies you can kill.
Watch out for
- Much weaker against a single-target boss.
Trigger
Jump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- OverallA
- BossA
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
- Triggers naturally during melee combos.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
- Needs you to reach the final combo hit.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
- Rewards staying in melee range.
Trigger
Rolling
- OverallA
- BossB
- CrowdsA
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Fits a roll-heavy playstyle.
Conditions
- Needs a roll-heavy playstyle.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Does little if you never roll.
Trigger
Jump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- OverallA
- BossA
- CrowdsS
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
- Triggers naturally during melee combos.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
- Needs you to reach the final combo hit.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
- Rewards staying in melee range.
B7
B — Good
Useful, but more conditional or with stronger alternatives.
Trigger
Using a Potion
- OverallB
- BossC
- CrowdsB
Strengths
- Improves survivability.
- Turns your potion into an extra tool.
Conditions
- Limited by your potion charges.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Unreliable if you rarely use potions.
Trigger
Rolling
- OverallB
- BossC
- CrowdsB
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Fits a roll-heavy playstyle.
Conditions
- Needs a roll-heavy playstyle.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Does little if you never roll.
Trigger
Jump Attack
- OverallB
- BossB
- CrowdsB
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Triggers on jump attacks.
Conditions
- Needs jump attacks in your combo.
Watch out for
- Does little if you do not jump attack.
Trigger
Projectiles
- OverallB
- BossA
- CrowdsB
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Triggers while you fire projectiles.
Conditions
- Needs a ranged or projectile setup.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Needs a ranged weapon to function.
Trigger
Using an Artifact
- OverallB
- BossB
- CrowdsB
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Rewards frequent artifact use.
Conditions
- Needs a regular artifact rotation.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Value drops if you rarely use artifacts.
Trigger
Defeating an Enemy
- OverallB
- BossD
- CrowdsA
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Snowballs in encounters with frequent kills.
- Fits both melee and ranged gear.
Conditions
- Needs enemies you can kill.
Watch out for
- Much weaker against a single-target boss.
Trigger
Rolling / Projectiles
- OverallB
- BossA
- CrowdsB
Strengths
- Adds direct damage to your build.
- Fits a roll-heavy playstyle.
- Triggers while you fire projectiles.
Conditions
- Needs a roll-heavy playstyle.
- Needs a ranged or projectile setup.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Does little if you never roll.
- Needs a ranged weapon to function.
C5
C — Situational
Good only when the build reliably supports its trigger or purpose.
Trigger
Using a Potion
- OverallC
- BossD
- CrowdsC
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Turns your potion into an extra tool.
Conditions
- Limited by your potion charges.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Unreliable if you rarely use potions.
Trigger
Using an Artifact
- OverallC
- BossC
- CrowdsC
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Rewards frequent artifact use.
Conditions
- Needs a regular artifact rotation.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Value drops if you rarely use artifacts.
Trigger
Using a Potion
- OverallC
- BossD
- CrowdsC
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Turns your potion into an extra tool.
Conditions
- Limited by your potion charges.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Unreliable if you rarely use potions.
- Chest piece only.
Trigger
Using a Potion
- OverallC
- BossD
- CrowdsC
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Turns your potion into an extra tool.
Conditions
- Limited by your potion charges.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Unreliable if you rarely use potions.
Trigger
Using an Artifact
- OverallC
- BossC
- CrowdsC
Strengths
- Adds utility beyond raw damage.
- Rewards frequent artifact use.
Conditions
- Needs a regular artifact rotation.
- Competes for an Armor slot.
Watch out for
- Value drops if you rarely use artifacts.
Unique-only effects and Unique item variants are listed separately below, because they are not Book upgrades.
Best by build
Best Enchantments by Build
Each family triggers different effects, so the same enchantment can be S for one build and B for another.
Melee
- SEnder MinesJump Attack / Final Combo Hit / Projectiles
- SFire AspectJump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- SFrost CrescentJump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- SHealing SmiteDefeating an Enemy
Ranged
- SChain ReactionProjectiles
- SEnder MinesJump Attack / Final Combo Hit / Projectiles
- SHealing SmiteDefeating an Enemy
- SPiercingProjectiles
Soul
- SHealth SynergyUsing an Artifact
- SPower AmplifierUsing an Artifact
- AGravity PulseUsing an Artifact
- BArtifact AmplifierUsing an Artifact
Tank
OpenBest by trigger
Best Enchantments by Trigger
Start from what you do most in combat: rolling, jumping, using artifacts or finishing combos.
Using an Artifact
- CArtifact AmplifierUsing an Artifact
- BGravity PulseUsing an Artifact
- SHealth SynergyUsing an Artifact
- APower AmplifierUsing an Artifact
Using a Potion
- CAncient AlchemyUsing a Potion
- BBarrier BrewUsing a Potion
- CBottomless BrewUsing a Potion
- CBuddy BrewUsing a Potion
Jump Attack
- BCrash LandingJump Attack
- AEnder MinesJump Attack / Final Combo Hit / Projectiles
- AFire AspectJump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- AFrost CrescentJump Attack / Final Combo Hit
Final Combo Hit
- AEnder MinesJump Attack / Final Combo Hit / Projectiles
- AFire AspectJump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- AFrost CrescentJump Attack / Final Combo Hit
- ALightning SurgeJump Attack / Final Combo Hit
Projectiles
- SChain ReactionProjectiles
- AEnder MinesJump Attack / Final Combo Hit / Projectiles
- BEnder QuiverProjectiles
- APiercingProjectiles
Tier I → II → III
Tier Progression Explorer
Pick an enchantment to see exactly what changes at each tier before you spend Echo Shards.
Tier I
Potion usage grants 30 souls.
Tier II
Potion usage grants 45 souls.
Tier III
Potion usage grants 60 souls.
Unique effects
Unique Item Variants and Unique-only Effects
Unique is not Tier IV. Some enchantments have an extra variant built into Unique gear, and two effects only exist that way.
10 Unique item variants
A Unique variant is not a Book upgrade. It can be stronger, or it can change how the effect triggers, so it is evaluated with the item that carries it.
- Book Tier III
- Slamming into enemies deals damage and knocks them back.
- Unique variant
- Slamming into enemies deals damage and knocks them back.
- Book Tier III
- Rolling applies 40% damage amplification to your next melee or ranged attack.
- Unique variant
- Rolling applies 50% damage amplification to your next melee or ranged attack.
- Book Tier III
- Wave deals 50% of weapon damage and sets mobs on fire for a short time.
- Unique variant
- Wave deals 80% of weapon damage and sets mobs on fire for a short time.
- Book Tier III
- Artifact usage pulls all enemies within 5 blocks toward you.
- Unique variant
- Attacks have a chance to pull all enemies within 5 blocks toward you.
- Book Tier III
- Projectiles can pierce up to 5 enemies.
- Unique variant
- Projectiles can pierce up to 10 enemies.
- Book Tier III
- Projectiles can bounce up to 3 times.
- Unique variant
- Projectiles can bounce up to 10 times.
- Book Tier III
- Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies.
- Unique variant
- Grants a 15% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when attacking enemies.
- Book Tier III
- Defeating an enemy has a 40% chance to create a Fortifying well for allies.
- Unique variant
- Defeating an enemy has a 60% chance to create a Fortifying well for allies.
- Book Tier III
- Shockwave deals 50% of weapon damage and increases knockback by 75%.
- Unique variant
- Shockwave deals 20% of weapon damage and increases knockback by 100%.
- Book Tier III
- Swirl deals an additional 100% of weapon damage to nearby enemies.
- Unique variant
- Swirling deals 50% of melee weapon damage with every attack.
2 Unique-only effects
These effects are not collectible Books. They appear through Unique gear only, so there is no Book to find.
Reference
Full Enchantment Tier Table
Search the whole list and compare tier, slot, role, trigger, best use and Book source in one place.
- SChain ReactionRanged · Attack
- SDynamoArmor · Attack
- SHealing SmiteMelee + Ranged · Utility
- SHealth SynergyArmor · Defense
- SSwirlingMelee + Ranged · Attack
- SThunderingMelee + Ranged · Attack
- ACritical QuiverArmor · Utility
- AEnder MinesMelee + Ranged · Attack
- AFire AspectMelee · Attack
- AFrost CrescentMelee · Attack
- ALightning SurgeMelee · Attack
- APiercingRanged · Attack
- APoison FogMelee · Attack
- APower AmplifierArmor · Attack
- ARicochetRanged · Attack
- AShadowcloakMelee + Ranged · Utility
- AShielding SmiteMelee + Ranged · Defense
- AShockwaveMelee · Attack
- ASomersaultArmor · Utility
- ASoul BlastMelee · Attack
- BBarrier BrewArmor · Defense
- BCow StampedeArmor · Attack
- BCrash LandingMelee · Attack
- BEnder QuiverArmor · Utility
- BGravity PulseArmor · Utility
- BTempo TheftMelee + Ranged · Utility
- BTumbleshotArmor · Attack
- CAncient AlchemyArmor · Utility
- CArtifact AmplifierArmor · Utility
- CBottomless BrewChest Only · Utility
- CBuddy BrewArmor · Utility
- CSpringloadArmor · Utility
Book sources
Where the Books Come From
Book source is availability, not power. A late-game Book is not automatically a higher tier.
Any Area
11 books- Open Ravines
Ravines
6 books The Sift
6 books- Open The Deep Dark
The Deep Dark
6 books Quest Reward
3 booksUnique Only
2 books
Any Area books can drop almost anywhere; regional and dungeon books are added on top of that pool.
Next step
Find It, Check It, Apply It
A tier tells you what to aim for. These steps handle the rest.
Find the Book
Every enchantment page shows its tier effects, slot eligibility and Book source.
Browse all enchantmentsCheck compatibility
Confirm an enchantment fits the exact gear piece before you commit Points.
Check CompatibilityApply and upgrade
The Enchantsmith guide covers how to apply a Book and upgrade it tier by tier.
How Enchanting Works
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