All 12 SkyBlock skills explained — how to level them efficiently and what rewards they unlock.
Last updated: 2026-04-05
Skills are core progression systems in SkyBlock. You gain XP in each skill by performing related activities. Higher skill levels give permanent stat bonuses and unlock new items, recipes, and features.
There are 12 skills total: Farming, Mining, Combat, Foraging, Fishing, Enchanting, Alchemy, Taming, Carpentry, Runecrafting, Social, and Dungeons.
Skill Average
Your Skill Average is the average level of your 8 core skills (excludes Carpentry, Runecrafting, Social). It is shown on SkyCrypt and affects your networth display.
| Skill | Max Level | Key Bonus at Max | Best XP Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farming | 60 | +242 ❤ Health | Pumpkin/Sugar Cane with Mooshroom Cow pet |
| Mining | 60 | +90 ❤️ Defense | Mithril/Gemstone mining in Dwarven Mines |
| Combat | 60 | +100 ⚔ Strength | Dungeons, Slayer, or mob grinders |
| Foraging | 50 | +40 ⚔ Strength | Jungle wood with Ocelot pet |
| Fishing | 50 | +192 ❤ Health | Fishing with Dolphin/Whale pet |
| Enchanting | 60 | +170 ✎ Intelligence | Experimentation table + anvil usage |
| Alchemy | 50 | +85 ✎ Intelligence | Potion brewing loops (water bottle → speed) |
| Taming | 50 | +50 ♣ Pet Luck | Playing with pets that grant Taming XP |
| Carpentry | 50 | Cosmetic only | Crafting furniture in the Carpenter's House |
| Runecrafting | 25 | Cosmetic only | Crafting runes |
| Social | 25 | Cosmetic only | Playing with other players |
Farming First
Many endgame players recommend maxing Farming early. At level 60 you gain +242 Health — that's a massive free stat boost that helps everywhere else.
Farming XP is earned by harvesting crops. Use a Mooshroom Cow pet or Elephant pet to multiply XP. The Garden (unlocked through the Farming Islands) massively boosts your farming speed and XP.
| Crop | XP per action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin | 3.0 | Very fast 2-block harvest, great with Fortune |
| Sugar Cane | 3.0 per block | Requires Replenish enchant on hoe |
| Wheat | 2.4 | Easiest to set up |
| Carrot / Potato | 3.0 | Good with Mooshroom Cow |
| Melon | 2.4 | Good for early Farming |
| Nether Wart | 5.0 | Excellent XP, unlock in Crimson Isle |
| Cocoa Beans | 2.0 | Fast if set up properly |
Garden vs Hub Farm
Farming in the Garden gives a 3× XP multiplier over normal island farming. Always farm in your Garden once you unlock it.
Mining XP comes from breaking ores and stone in mining zones. The Dwarven Mines and Crystal Hollows are the main endgame spots.
| Location | Ore | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Mine | Gold | Early game only |
| Deep Caverns | Iron/Gold/Diamond | Pre-Dwarven |
| Dwarven Mines | Mithril | Best early-mid XP, also gives Powder |
| Crystal Hollows | Gemstones | Best mid-late XP |
| Mineshaft (HOTM 10) | Ores | Best late game |
Combat XP is gained by killing mobs. The more HP the mob has, the more XP it gives.
Best methods by stage:
Fishing XP is earned by catching fish and sea creatures. Use a Dolphin pet for XP multiplier early on, or a Whale pet at higher Fishing levels.
Enchanting XP comes from using the Enchanting Table, the Experimentation Table, and combining/applying enchantments on the anvil.
Fastest Enchanting XP
The Experimentation Table minigames give a ton of XP per day. Do them every day — they reset at midnight server time.
| Source | XP | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enchanting table (books) | Low | Passive, always happening |
| Experimentation Table | Very High | Do daily — best per-time method |
| Combining enchant books | Medium | Each combine gives XP |
| Enchanting gear | Medium | Applies to gear enchants too |
Alchemy XP is earned by brewing potions. The fastest method is looping Water Bottles → Speed Potions (or any cheap potion). Ingredients are cheap since you only care about the XP, not the output.
Ingredient Cost
Alchemy XP farming costs ingredients. Set aside a budget (1–2M coins) before grinding it. Speed/Strength potions are cheapest to loop.
Taming XP comes from equipping and playing with pets. Certain pets passively give Taming XP just by being active. The Rock pet gives Taming XP just from being held.
Recommended Targets by Stage
These are rough benchmarks, not requirements.
| Stage | Skill Average Target | Priority Skills |
|---|---|---|
| Early Game | 15–20 | Combat, Foraging |
| Mid Game | 30–40 | Farming, Mining, Enchanting |
| Late Game | 45–55 | All skills |
| Endgame | 55–60 (all) | Farming 60, Combat 60, Fishing 50 |