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A client-side utility that displays in-game explanations of what each enchantment does, shown in tooltips and on enchantment book screens.

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Contents (6)
  1. Overview
  2. Guides
  3. Frequently asked questions
  4. Dependencies
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Overview

Enchantment Descriptions is a lightweight client-side mod developed by Darkhax that improves the player's understanding of the enchantment system. While vanilla Minecraft provides names for enchantments, it offers no in-game explanation of their mechanics. This mod bridges that gap by injecting brief, informative descriptions directly into item tooltips. It is highly compatible, supporting nearly all modded enchantments and offering localization for over 15 different languages.

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

How to Fix Enchantment Descriptions Not ShowingCheck the Basics First If descriptions are missing, confirm the mod is actually loaded. Open your mod list from the…How to Read Enchantment Descriptions in TooltipsHovering Over Enchanted Items Once the mod is installed, every enchanted item you hover over in your inventory, a…How to See Enchantment Descriptions on the Enchanting Table ScreenWhy the Table Screen Matters The enchanting table is where you commit XP levels to a random enchantment, so knowing…How to Use Descriptions to Compare Enchanted Gear Before Crafting or TradingComparing Two Items Quickly When you are deciding between two swords, pickaxes, or armor pieces, the descriptions let…

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn on enchantment descriptions?
The mod works automatically once installed on the client — descriptions appear in item tooltips and on the enchanting table screen without any toggle. If nothing shows up, check that the mod is actually loaded and that no other tooltip mod is overriding it.
Why aren't descriptions showing on my enchanted books?
Descriptions only appear when you hover the book or open its screen, and only for enchantments the mod has text for. If a specific enchantment shows nothing, it's likely from another mod whose description hasn't been added yet.
Do other players need this mod for me to see descriptions?
No — it's client-side only, so you see descriptions on any server regardless of what others have installed. Nobody else needs the mod for your tooltips to work.
Can I see descriptions on the enchanting table before I commit?
Yes, the enchanting table screen shows what each offered enchantment does, so you can read the effects before spending levels. This is the main way to avoid wasting XP on an enchantment you don't want.

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Dependencies

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