FlameEnchantmentMinecraft
Flame Enchantment Minecraft | Java Edition (JE) & Bedrock Edition (BE)
Flame causes bow arrows to ignite targets on impact, dealing additional fire damage over time and setting entities ablaze. Beyond combat, it can ignite certain blocks and objects, giving it both offensive and situational utility.
Items You Can Enchant
Select an item to see how Flame performs on it and explore the best enchantment combinations.
Max Level
1
Flame can be applied up to level 1.
Incompatible Enchantments
No incompatibilities — Flame works alongside all other enchantments.
Best Enchantments to Pair with Flame
• Situational Pairings
Useful combinations with Flame depending on your playstyle:
InfinitySurvival
Unlimited flaming arrows in survival mode.
How to Get Flame in Minecraft
• Enchanting Table
You can obtain Flame by using an enchanting table. Surround it with up to 15 bookshelves to unlock higher enchantment levels. Place your item and lapis lazuli in the table, and Flame may appear as one of the offered enchantments. The outcome is random, so you may need multiple attempts.
• Loot Chests
Enchanted books containing Flame can be found inside loot chests throughout the world — in dungeons, mineshafts, desert temples, jungle temples, and strongholds. Some chests may also contain items pre-enchanted with Flame. Loot chest drops are random, so exploration is key.
• Villager Trading
Librarian villagers can offer enchanted books including Flame in exchange for emeralds. By resetting a librarian's trades (breaking and replacing their lectern), you can cycle through available enchantments until Flame appears. This is one of the most reliable ways to target a specific enchantment in survival mode.
How to Apply Flame
• Enchanting Table
Place your item and lapis lazuli in the enchanting table to apply Flame directly. The enchantment is randomly selected, so results may vary.
• Anvil
Use an anvil to combine an enchanted book containing Flame with your item. This gives you precise control over which enchantment is applied.
How to Apply Flame with a Command in Minecraft
The /enchant command applies Flame directly to the item held in the player's main hand. Best used in creative mode or with cheats enabled. The item must already be in your inventory. This is the fastest way to add a specific enchantment without needing an enchanting table or anvil.
Syntax
/enchant <player> flame [level]
Label
/enchant @s flame 1
@s targets yourself (the command executor)
@p targets the nearest player
Replace the player argument with a player name or target selector
The enchantment ID (shown in the command above)
A number from 1 to the maximum level for this enchantment