Enchantments and curses in Minecraft provide various effects that either strengthen or weaken you. You use either enchanted books or an enchanting table to add effects to your weapons, tools and armor. The recent release of the 1.19 Wild Update also introduces another enchantment named Swift Sneak. This guide will teach you all about the Swift Sneak enchantment and what it does in Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions.
What Does Swift Sneak Do in Minecraft?
Swift Sneak is an enchantment in Minecraft that helps you walk faster while sneaking. Normally, your walking speed slows down to a little over one block each second if you are sneaking. Swift Sneak allows you to walk slightly faster depending on the effect’s level. Without using commands, Swift Sneak can go up to Level III, which increases sneak-walking speed by 75%. Similarly, Level I increases your speed by 45%, while Level II raises it to 60%.
Unlike normal enchantments, you cannot get Swift Sneak using an enchanting table. Instead, Swift Sneak is currently available exclusively by venturing through Ancient Cities. Ancient Cities are massive structures in the Deep Dark, the newest biome added in the new update. Like Mineshafts and End Cities, Ancient Cities have chests containing exclusive items. While you are not guaranteed to find enchanted books with Swift Sneak on them, this is the only location where you’ll find them. You won’t find books or items with the enchantment in any other loot or treasure chest.
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In Minecraft Java and Bedrock Editions, another difference between Swift Sneak and many other enchantments is that it is exclusive to leggings. You will not naturally find the enchantment on any other armor piece, tool or weapon. However, after obtaining a Swift Sneak enchanted book in an Ancient City chest, you can then use an Anvil to add it to your leggings. While this does not work for other weapons, tools or armor types, you can add it to the leggings of your choice.
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