Anvil allows combining any Enchanted Book with any item, including items that normally cannot be enchanted at all. For example, Netherite Leggings can receive Knockback I, and even items like Ender Pearl, Dirt, Torch etc. can be enchanted. XP is consumed and the enchantment visually appears on the result, but there is no actual gameplay effect.
Steps to reproduce:
Place an Anvil
Add any item (e.g. Ender Pearl)
Add any Enchanted Book (e.g. Knockback I)
Anvil shows a valid result and allows the combination
Expected:
The anvil should show "Unable to combine" for incompatible enchantments.
Actual:
The anvil always shows a result, consumes XP, and displays the enchantment visually.
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Environment
java edition singelplayer world no mods windows 10
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