How does the Netherite Axe /give command differ between Java 1.21.4 / 26.3 and 1.16.5?

Java 1.20.5, 1.21.4, and 26.3 use square-bracket item components [minecraft:enchantments=...] with a vanilla cap of level 255. Java 1.16.5–1.20.4 uses classic curly-brace SNBT {Enchantments:[...]} which allows level 1000.

Where do I find my edition and version?

Check your Minecraft title screen. Select the exact supported Java Edition release. Bedrock and unlisted versions may use different syntax: the generator does not assume the closest release.

Why does my command fail?

Enable commands in your own world or obtain operator permissions on a server. Check the edition, version, and complete copied command. Use a command block for a command longer than 256 characters.

Can I get level 1000 enchantments?

The supported Java 26.3, 1.21.4, and 1.20.5–1.20.6 component formats cap enchantments at level 255. Classic NBT in 1.16.5–1.20.4 and 1.12.2 allows different values. Your selected version determines the result.

Maxed Axe /give Command (255 / 1000 LVL)

Ready /give Commands by Java Version

Working /give command for an enchanted Netherite Axe with Sharpness, Efficiency, and Fortune in Java 1.21.4 (up to 255) and 1.16.5–1.20.4 (1000).

Java 26.3 (item components, max lvl 255)

/give @p minecraft:netherite_axe[minecraft:custom_name={"text":"Thunder Axe","color":"#B8E66B","italic":false},minecraft:enchantments={"minecraft:sharpness":255,"minecraft:efficiency":255,"minecraft:fortune":255,"minecraft:unbreaking":255,"minecraft:mending":1},minecraft:unbreakable={},minecraft:attribute_modifiers=[{type:"minecraft:attack_damage",id:"custom_attack",amount:20,operation:"add_value",slot:"mainhand"}]] 1

Java 1.21.4 (item components, max lvl 255)

/give @p minecraft:netherite_axe[minecraft:custom_name='{"text":"Thunder Axe","color":"#B8E66B","italic":false}',minecraft:enchantments={levels:{"minecraft:sharpness":255,"minecraft:efficiency":255,"minecraft:fortune":255,"minecraft:unbreaking":255,"minecraft:mending":1}},minecraft:unbreakable={show_in_tooltip:true},minecraft:attribute_modifiers={modifiers:[{type:"minecraft:attack_damage",id:"custom_attack",amount:20,operation:"add_value",slot:"mainhand"}]}] 1

Java 1.16.5–1.20.4 (classic SNBT, up to lvl 1000)

/give @p minecraft:netherite_axe{display:{Name:'{"text":"Thunder Axe","color":"#B8E66B","italic":false}'},Enchantments:[{id:"minecraft:sharpness",lvl:1000s},{id:"minecraft:efficiency",lvl:1000s},{id:"minecraft:fortune",lvl:1000s},{id:"minecraft:unbreaking",lvl:1000s},{id:"minecraft:mending",lvl:1s}],Unbreakable:1b,AttributeModifiers:[{AttributeName:"generic.attack_damage",Name:"aether_attack",Amount:20d,Operation:0,UUID:[I;101,202,303,404],Slot:"mainhand"}]} 1

For commands longer than 256 characters, paste the command into a Command Block (/give @p minecraft:command_block 1).

Command Generator: Maxed Netherite Axe

Ready /give Commands by Java Version

Java 26.3 (item components, max lvl 255)

Java 1.21.4 (item components, max lvl 255)

Java 1.16.5–1.20.4 (classic SNBT, up to lvl 1000)

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