Anvil Calculator: Elytra (Unbreaking III & Mending)

Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.4

Pre-filled anvil sequence for Elytra with minimal XP cost.

Step-by-Step Anvil Order: Elytra

Total: 6 lvl • Peak: 3 lvl

Optimal step-by-step anvil order for combining Elytra with Unbreaking III and Mending in Minecraft Java Edition.

  1. Step 1Cost: 3 lvl
    Elytra + Book: Unbreaking III → Elytra (Unbreaking III)
  2. Step 2Cost: 3 lvl
    Elytra (Unbreaking III) + Book: Mending I → Elytra (Unbreaking III, Mending I)

Use the interactive controls to customize books or adjust the item’s prior anvil work count.

Questions & reference

How many XP levels does this Elytra (2 books) anvil order take?

Combining takes 2 anvil steps. The sum of step costs is 6 XP levels, and the most expensive single step costs 3 levels (well below the 39-level survival cap).

What do I need to calculate an order?

Choose an item and fresh books, each with one enchantment. Enter the prior work count if the item has already been used in an anvil. Existing enchantments and durability repair are not included.

Why does the anvil say “Too Expensive”?

In Survival, an operation costing 40 levels or more is unavailable. Prior work increases the cost. The combining order matters: follow the left and right slots shown for each step.

Which version is modeled?

The anvil calculator models Minecraft Java 1.21.4. Server plugins and mods may change the costs.