How To Get Efficiency 4 Minecraft
Ever stared at your diamond pickaxe and thought, “Man, this thing is slow”? You’re not alone. Getting Efficiency 4 in Minecraft is like giving your tools a shot of espresso—suddenly, mining feels less like a chore and more like a superpower. It’s the difference between chipping away at stone for five minutes and carving through it like butter.
What’s the Big Deal?
Efficiency 4 makes your pickaxe, axe, shovel, or hoe break blocks insanely fast. You’ll be digging tunnels so quickly that your friends will think you’re cheating. The visual feedback is pure dopamine—blocks explode into tiny cubes right before your eyes.
Unlike Efficiency 5, which is only available through enchanted books from villager trading, Efficiency 4 is something you can actually get yourself early on. That makes it the perfect “I’m a god now” moment for any player, whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned miner.
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Step One: Get an Enchanting Table
First, you need to build an enchanting table. Gather 4 obsidian, 2 diamonds, and 1 book. Place the obsidian in a “U” shape at the bottom, the diamonds in the middle, and the book on top—easy peasy.
But here’s the trick: the table only works its magic if you surround it with bookshelves. You’ll want at least 15 bookshelves placed one block away from the table, with a one-block gap in between. This gives you access to higher-level enchantments, including the sweet Efficiency IV.
Step Two: The Level Grind (But Fun)
Now, you need experience levels—at least level 30 for the best results. Go mining for coal, redstone, and lapis lazuli, or kill some mobs at night. Killing a bunch of zombies and skeletons in a dark cave is oddly satisfying, and the xp orbs make that satisfying “ding” sound you crave.
Pro tip: Build a simple mob farm near your base. A dark room with a water channel that pushes mobs into a pit will have you swimming in levels in no time.
Once you’re at level 30, grab some lapis lazuli (you’ll need 3 pieces) and head to your enchanting table.
Step Three: Roll the Dice
Place your tool (like a diamond pickaxe) in the enchanting table’s slot. Look for a recipe that costs 30 levels. If you see “Efficiency IV” in the preview, congratulations! If not, enchant a cheap wooden sword first to “reset” the table, then try again. Don’t get frustrated—it’s a game of luck, but you can easily manage it.
If you don’t get it on the first try, just repeat the process. You’ll often get Efficiency IV alongside other useful things like Unbreaking or Fortune. That’s a win-win—you’re not just fast, you’re also tough.
The Secret Shortcut: Anvils and Books
Want a guarantee? Hunt down a village librarian. They sell enchanted books, and sometimes they have Efficiency IV for emeralds. You’ll need to trade with them a bit to unlock their higher-tier goodies, but it’s worth the chatting.
Once you have the book, place your tool on an anvil and combine them. It costs a few levels, but it’s a hundred percent reliable. No luck involved.
Why It’s So Addicting
Imagine strip-mining for diamonds. Normally, you’re bored out of your mind. With Efficiency 4, you feel like a human TNT blast. You’ll start digging just for fun, making massive caves in minutes, and giggling at how silly fast you break everything.
It also makes gathering wood, gravel, and sand a breeze. You’ll never dread rebuilding your house again—ever. The sound of that fast “pop” when a block breaks is strangely calming and thrilling at the same time.
Final Thoughts
Getting Efficiency 4 isn’t just about speed—it’s about feeling powerful. It transforms a boring grind into a joyride. So go get those levels, build that table, and give your pickaxe a boost.
Trust me, once you taste the speed, you’ll never go back. Your inventory will fill up in record time, and your tunnels will be the envy of the whole server. Just don’t blame me when you start mining for absolutely no reason at 2 AM.
