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What is the durability of a netherite pickaxe?

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The durability of a Netherite Pickaxe is 2031 in Minecraft's Java Edition and 2032 in Bedrock Edition, making it the most durable pickaxe in the game.

Understanding Netherite Pickaxe Durability

Netherite is an end-game material in Minecraft, known for its superior strength and durability compared to all other tools and armor, including diamond. The durability number represents the total number of uses a tool can withstand before breaking.

Here's a quick overview of the Netherite Pickaxe's key properties:

Property Value
Durability 2031 (Java Edition) / 2032 (Bedrock Edition)
Rarity Tier Common
Renewable No
Stackable No

This high durability means a Netherite Pickaxe can mine a significant amount of blocks before needing repair or replacement, offering substantial longevity for mining expeditions.

Maximizing Your Netherite Pickaxe's Lifespan

While the base durability of a Netherite Pickaxe is impressive, its lifespan can be significantly extended through enchantments:

  • Unbreaking Enchantment: This enchantment reduces the chance of a durability point being used when the tool is used.

    • Unbreaking I: 25% chance to not use durability.
    • Unbreaking II: 33.3% chance to not use durability.
    • Unbreaking III: 50% chance to not use durability.
      With Unbreaking III, a Netherite Pickaxe's effective durability can be doubled, potentially allowing for over 4,000 uses.
  • Mending Enchantment: This enchantment repairs your tool using experience orbs you collect. Instead of XP going to your experience bar, it repairs the Mending-enchanted tool in your hand or off-hand. This effectively makes the tool last indefinitely as long as you continue to gather experience.

By combining Mending and Unbreaking III, a Netherite Pickaxe becomes virtually indestructible, serving as a permanent mining companion.

Comparison to Other Pickaxes

To put the Netherite Pickaxe's durability into perspective, here's how it compares to its diamond counterpart:

  • Diamond Pickaxe Durability: 1561 uses.
  • Netherite Pickaxe Durability: 2031/2032 uses.

This represents an increase of nearly 30% in base durability, in addition to Netherite's resistance to lava and superior mining speed.