What is Netherite Axe in Minecraft?
A netherite axe is the strongest and most durable axe in all of Minecraft. It is a huge upgrade from a diamond axe, chopping wood faster and lasting much longer. Because it is made from netherite, it has a special power: it will not burn in lava. If you accidentally fall into lava, your netherite axe will just float on top, so you can go back and get it. Besides being an amazing tool for gathering wood, the netherite axe is also a very powerful weapon. In some versions of Minecraft, it can do more damage than a netherite sword with a single swing. It is the ultimate tool for any player who wants the absolute best gear for building, exploring, and fighting. Having a netherite axe shows you have conquered the Nether and mastered the game.
How to get Netherite Axe in Minecraft
You cannot craft a netherite axe directly. Instead, you must upgrade a diamond axe. To do this, you will need three things: a diamond axe, one netherite ingot, and a smithing table. The hardest part is getting the netherite ingot. Here is how you do it. First, you need to go deep into the Nether and look for a rare block called ancient debris. It is very strong and can only be mined with a diamond or netherite pickaxe. A good way to find it is by using beds to create explosions, since ancient debris will not be destroyed. Once you have at least four ancient debris, smelt them in a furnace to get netherite scraps. Next, combine four netherite scraps with four gold ingots on a crafting table. This will finally give you one netherite ingot. Now, go to a smithing table. Place your diamond axe in the first slot, the netherite ingot in the second slot, and your brand new netherite axe will appear in the output slot. A cool thing is that the upgrade keeps all the enchantments from your diamond axe.
How to use Netherite Axe in Minecraft
The main use for a netherite axe is to chop wood and all other wooden blocks faster than any other tool. It makes clearing forests for a big build feel super quick and easy. You can also use it on a log to create a stripped log, which is a great block for decorating. The netherite axe is also a top tier weapon. It swings a bit slower than a sword, but it hits very hard. In Java Edition, it can even disable an opponent's shield for a moment, which is great for fighting other players. To make your netherite axe even more amazing, you can add enchantments like Efficiency to make it chop instantly, Sharpness to make it a better weapon, or Unbreaking and Mending to make it last practically forever. It is a tool you will use all the time.
How to craft Netherite Axe in Minecraft
Smithing Table
What can Netherite Axe make in Minecraft
No items can be crafted.
Available Enchantments
Sharpness
Increases damage dealt by swords and axes
Smite
Increases damage against undead mobs
Bane of Arthropods
Increases damage against arthropod mobs (spiders, silverfish, endermites)
Efficiency
Increases mining and digging speed
Fortune
Increases block drops from mining
Silk Touch
Mined blocks drop themselves instead of their usual drops
Unbreaking
Increases item durability
Mending
Repairs item using experience orbs
Curse of Vanishing
Item disappears when player dies
How to Enchant: Use an Enchanting Table, Anvil with Enchanted Books, or find enchanted items in loot chests. Higher levels require more experience and lapis lazuli.