Punch

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Punch is an enchantment for a bow that increases an arrow's knockback, much like the Knockback enchantment for melee weapons. This does not affect damage dealt from arrows.

Usage

For each level, Punch adds approximately 3 blocks of distance to the base knockback. If commands are used to increase the level of Punch beyond 2, the additional knockback effect will cap at 255.

Punch doesn't affect arrows shot from crossbows if applied using commands or an anvil in Creative mode.^[1]

Obtaining

Both Punch l and Punch ll books can be obtained by fishing, trading with an journeyman-level librarian or by using an enchanting table.

Punch l bows can be obtained by trading with an expert-level fletcher.

Skeletons can spawn with a Punch l bow on Normal or Hard difficulty. When killed by a player or a tamed wolf, the skeleton has 8.5%(+1% for each level of looting) chance of dropping the bow. Alternatively, the bow will be dropped and become collectible if the skeleton picks up another item.

Data values

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History

Trivia

• Before firework rockets were given the ability to propel the elytra in 16w50a, a bow with the Punch enchantment was used to shoot the player mid-flight, so as to provide forward momentum and gain altitude.

Issues

Issues relating to "Punch" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.

See also

• Knockback – a similar enchantment that can be applied on swords.

References