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What Does Breach Do in Minecraft?
Marko Kulundzic
Have you ever asked yourself how to turn your battles in Minecraft more epic? This is an exclusive mace enchantment that the game added with the 1.21 update, which is a mace-only enchantment that causes the target to shake as it slices their armor like a hot knife through butter. In this article, we will discuss what Breach is, how it functions, and why it should be a part of all serious Minecraft players.
A Quick Look at the Breach Enchantment
Breach is a relatively recent addition to enchantments in Minecraft, meant to be used with the mace, which is a massive weapon added in the same update. Breach is not an enchantment that enhances the damage or creates some flashy effects like other enchantments do; it simply aims to decrease the usefulness of your opponent's armor. This enchantment provides you with a means of evening the playing field in a game where armor can make players and mobs look like walking tanks.
The point is that this - in Minecraft, armor can absorb some of the damage, so a fight with a well-equipped opponent or a strong mob such as iron golems is a chore. Breach says, "Not today!" at least in part, by disregarding that armor, letting your mace do its brash and unalloyed thing. It is taking a sledgehammer to a pillow fight.
How Breach Works: The Nitty-Gritty
So, how does Breach actually function in the game? Each level of Breach reduces the target’s armor effectiveness by a set percentage. The enchantment has four levels, and the higher the level, the more armor it bypasses. Here’s a breakdown:
To illustrate the first, under Breach IV if you are swinging a mace at a player in netherite armor, 60% of the defense is neglected. That is, your attack will strike much harder than without Breach. Add to that the special power of the mace of causing enormous amounts of damage when dropped onto someone, and you have a formula of some of the most satisfying knockouts ever.
To put it in perspective, get yourself a fully armored opponent in PvP. Their netterite armour ordinarily would shake off the majority of your blows. Breach, however, is more of a leather-armor kind of thing. Pretty cool, right?
Why Use Breach? The Tactical Edge
The fighting system of Minecraft rewards tactics, and in certain situations in Breach, you have the tactical benefit. To begin with, it is a revolution in PvP. Players love to place such enchantments as Protection and Unbreaking on their armor to make them hard to break. Breaking through swaps the script so that you can cause great damage even to the thickest armour.
It can also be used to save your life against mobs with high armor values, such as iron golems or wither skeletons. Ever fought down an iron golem and not died a couple of times? Breach makes those battles far less frustrating. And it works very well with other mace enchantments, such as Density (to add additional damage) or Wind Burst (to send an opponent flying), allowing it to be a very handy and powerful weapon.
Breach, on the other hand, is not ideal in all cases. It is not as helpful against unarmored mobs such as zombies or skeletons because they do not use armor to absorb the impact. Nevertheless, with preparation being a vital part of the game, the presence of Breach in your arsenal leaves you with some choices.
How to Get Breach in Minecraft
Getting your hands on Breach is straightforward but requires some luck or dedication. You can apply it to your mace using an enchanting table, enchantment books, or an anvil. Here’s how:
- Enchanting Table: Surround your table with bookshelves (up to 15 for max enchanting power) and use lapis lazuli to enchant your mace. Breach is one of the possible enchantments, but it’s random, so cross your fingers.
- Enchanted Books: Find Breach books in loot chests (like in trial chambers or ancient cities) or trade with librarian villagers. Then, use an anvil to apply the book to your mace.
- Villager Trading: Set up a librarian villager with a lectern and keep trading until they offer a Breach enchantment book. This can take some patience, but it’s worth it.
Pro tip: If you’re hunting for Breach IV, combine lower-level Breach books on an anvil to level up the enchantment. Just be ready to burn through some experience points and resources.
For more tips on enchanting, check out Minefort’s guide on maximizing your enchanting setup. It’s a great way to boost your chances of landing top-tier enchantments like Breach.
When to Use Breach: Battle Strategies
Breach shines brightest in specific scenarios. Here are a few times when it’s your best bet:
- PvP Showdowns: Facing a rival decked out in enchanted netherite? Breach evens the odds.
- Boss Fights: Taking on the Wither or an iron golem? Breach makes their armor less of a barrier.
- Trial Chambers: The 1.21 update’s trial chambers are packed with tough, armored mobs. Breach helps you clear them faster.
To get the most out of Breach, pair it with a good combat strategy. For example, use the mace’s smash attack (fall from a height to deal extra damage) while Breach weakens the enemy’s armor. You can also combine it with potions, like Strength II, for even more devastating hits. For more on mace combat, Minefort’s mace guide has some killer strategies.
Is Breach Worth It?
Remember, Breach is not a universal charm. When you are mostly battling unarmed mobs or other peaceful biomes, you may want to focus on other enchantments such as Smite or Fire Aspect. However, Breach is a must-have among players who enjoy PvP or taking on even the hardest challenges in the game. It comes in particularly handy in multiplayer servers such as those run on Minefort, where every enemy is armored.
The power of the enchantment to pass through armor is what makes it a special weapon in the combat game in Minecraft. As stated in the official Minecraft Wiki, Breach is among the very few enchantments that negate armor and is therefore a rare and valuable item.
Wrapping It Up
Breach is a game-changer for those players of Minecraft who wish to have the upper hand on the battlefield. It makes the enemy armor less effective, which allows your mace to strike harder, and battles with resilient adversaries become much easier. Breach puts you ahead of the pack, whether it is a battle with other players on a Minefort server or you are facing trial chambers. So, get your mace, spell it with Breach, and begin to break through armor as though it were the business of no one.