Best Boots Enchantments
The best enchantments for a boots in Minecraft Java 1.21 — a boots is foot armor — the only slot for Feather Falling, Depth Strider and Soul Speed. Here's the top loadout, every available enchantment, and which ones conflict.
Best boots loadout
Protection IV, Feather Falling IV, Unbreaking III, Mending, Thorns III, Depth Strider III, Soul Speed III.
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All boots enchantments (13)
Item lasts longer (chance to not lose durability).
XP repairs the item instead of going to you.
Item is destroyed on death.
Reduces most damage.
Reduces fire damage & burn time.
Reduces explosion damage & knockback.
Reduces projectile damage.
Damages attackers.
Cannot be removed once worn.
Reduces fall damage.
Move faster in water.
Freezes water into ice to walk on.
Walk faster on soul sand/soil.
How to apply them
Enchant at an enchanting table surrounded by 15 bookshelves for the level-30 tier, then use an anvil to combine enchanted books for any specific or treasure enchantments. Combine books together first, then onto the boots, to keep the anvil's prior-work penalty low. Add Mending so the boots repairs itself as you earn XP.
FAQ
What are the best boots enchantments?
Protection IV, Feather Falling IV, Unbreaking III, Mending, Thorns III, Depth Strider III, Soul Speed III. These are the strongest non-conflicting enchantments you can stack on a boots in Java 1.21.
How many enchantments can a boots have?
A boots can hold 7 compatible enchantments at once (some options are mutually exclusive, so you must choose between them).
How do I get these enchantments?
Use an enchanting table surrounded by 15 bookshelves, then combine enchanted books on an anvil for any specific or treasure enchantments. Mending comes from books, fishing, trades or loot.