If you’ve been playing around with the enchantments in Minecraft, then you may have wondered what the “Punch” enchantment does and how it’s used in the game. Simply put, it’s a bow enchantment that knocks foes back further when they’re hit with your arrows.
This may sound simple on the surface, but this enchantment can be used in some unique and interesting ways. So in this article were going to break down everything Punch does in Minecraft. And how you can use it the next time you play the game.
How to Get Punch Enchantment in Minecraft
Let’s get more specific. The Punch enchantment gives any bow imbued with it the ability to knock foes back further than usual when they get hit, which is usually by half a block or so. The enchantment comes in two variations. “Punch I” lets you knock mobs three blocks away, and “Punch II” knocks enemies six blocks away.
If this sounds like something you want for your next bow, there are two things you’ll need to get; a bow to enchant and the Punch enchanted book. The bow can be crafted using three sticks and three pieces of string. Or you purchase a bow directly from a Fletcher Villager or by getting lucky when exploring the world.
The Punch enchantment book can be contained when enchanting any book at your Enchantment Table. From there, simply head over to an Anvil and enchant your bow to gain the Punch I enchantment. For the Punch II enchantment, you’ll need to use an Enchantment Table surrounded by bookshelves. Then use some Lapiz Lazuli and experience points to upgrade the bow.
Now that you have your bow with either the Punch I or Punch II enchantment, how can it be used in Minecraft? Well, luckily there are two main ways, for combat and for mobility, which we’ll cover below.
Using Punch in combat and PVP
Combat utility is likely the biggest reason that most people would be using Punch on any of their bows in Minecraft. Being able to push your enemies away and get in some more shots before they can do heavy damage. Or putting some distance between you and a mob to run or to reposition. These advantages can be the difference between life and death in any game of Minecraft.
For PvP (Player versus Player) it’s especially useful as you can keep other players at a distance. Or even use a well-placed arrow to knock them off platforms and off the map when possible. Ultimately, this enchantment is worthwhile to get you out of tough spots or give you a tactical advantage.
Using Punch to double jump in Minecraft
Last but not least, the Punch I and Punch II enchantments can be used for a tricky movement hack in the game. By firing an arrow straight up with very little power, and letting it hit you while jumping, you will then apply the knockback onto yourself.
This results in you flying through the air far higher than before. This is useful if you want to experiment with creating obstacle courses. Or just getting to some tricky areas when you run out of resources in the wild. Granted, this does take some practice and is not the most functional application for the Punch enchantment, but it’s still good fun to try.
