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Swift Sneak Enchantment in Minecraft
Swift Sneak enchantment in Minecraft: maximum level III, items it works on, how to get it and the /enchant command for Java and Bedrock.
| Type | Enchantment |
|---|
Data checked Nov 6, 2026
Swift Sneak is a Minecraft enchantment for leggings. Increases walking speed while sneaking. Its maximum level through normal enchanting is III. This page lists what it does, which items accept it, how to get it and the command to apply it in Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.
Swift Sneak at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum level | III (3) |
| Applies to | Leggings |
| Effect | Increases walking speed while sneaking |
| Notes | Found in ancient city loot |
How to get Swift Sneak
- Enchanting table: it can appear as one of the offered enchantments when you spend lapis lazuli and levels on a compatible item.
- Enchanted books: find them in chests, trade with librarian villagers or fish them up, then combine the book on an anvil. Our anvil calculator shows the level cost.
- Commands: see below.
Swift Sneak command
Apply it to the item in your main hand:
/enchant @s swift_sneak 3The /enchant command only accepts levels up to the normal maximum and only on items that can take the enchantment. To make an item with any level, use the give command generator on Java Edition. See the /enchant wiki page for the full syntax.
Tips for Swift Sneak
- Enchantments that conflict cannot be on the same item. Found in ancient city loot.
- Combine two books of the same level on an anvil to raise the level by one, up to the maximum.
- Prior work penalty makes each extra anvil step cost more, so plan the order of combinations. See how to use an anvil.
Command block guide · All Minecraft commands
Swift Sneak FAQ
What is the maximum level of Swift Sneak?
III with the enchanting table and anvil.
What items can have Swift Sneak?
Leggings.
What is the command for Swift Sneak?
/enchant @s swift_sneak 3 while holding a compatible item, with cheats enabled.