Description: I’ve identified two consistent issues present from version 1.20.5 through 1.21.8 in Minecraft Java Edition that may not yet be documented. Both affect enchanted items crafted via an anvil:
1. Enchantment Order Bug (Anvil Use):,
When enchanting weapons, armor, or tools with multiple enchantments using an anvil, the final item does not retain the chosen enchantment order. Even if a specific order was set during the combining process, the enchantments appear scrambled or reordered automatically upon completion. This affects readability and item organization, especially for players who rely on consistent layouts for inventory management or gameplay.
2. Sharpness V Damage Display Bug:,
Items (especially swords, axes, and pickaxes) enchanted with Sharpness V do not visually reflect their increased damage in the item tooltip. For example, an unenchanted diamond sword shows 7 damage points, and with Sharpness V applied, it should display approximately 10, yet the tooltip remains unchanged. This can be misleading for players assessing damage potential or testing weapon builds. Both bugs reduce clarity for players who depend on tooltip accuracy and enchantment order logic. I hope these can be addressed in version 1.21.9.
Environment
The bug occurs when attempting to enchant armor, tools, or weapons using an anvil with the Sharpness V enchantment, and the increased damage is not reflected in the item's tooltip or stats.
Another bug appears when enchanting via anvil as well, where the final order of enchantments is not preserved on armor, weapons, or tools.
This issue is especially noticeable when tested in versions 1.20.4 to 1.20.5, where the bug consistently appears.
Hi!
Thank you for your report!
We're already tracking those issues at MC-271840 and MC-268896, so I will resolve and link this ticket as a Duplicate.
I suggest also to browse through the main issue for potential fixes.
Also please remember to report each bug as a single ticket.
If you would like to add a vote and any extra information to the main ticket it would be appreciated.
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