What is Netherite Sword in Minecraft?
The netherite sword is the strongest and most durable sword in Minecraft. It is the ultimate weapon for any adventurer, dealing more damage than a diamond sword and lasting for a very long time. It is a symbol of power and shows that you have conquered the dangerous Nether. One of the best things about the netherite sword is that it is fireproof. If you die in lava, your sword will not burn up. It will float on the surface, so you can go back and get your most valuable weapon. For any player who wants the absolute best gear for fighting monsters, taking on bosses, or battling other players, the netherite sword is a must have item.
How to get Netherite Sword in Minecraft
You cannot craft a netherite sword directly. You have to upgrade a diamond sword. To do this, you will need a smithing table, your diamond sword, and one netherite ingot. Getting the netherite ingot is the real challenge. You must travel deep into the Nether to find ancient debris, a very rare block that you can only mine with a diamond pickaxe. A good strategy is to mine around Y level 15 and use beds or TNT to create explosions, which will reveal the ancient debris without destroying it. Once you have four ancient debris, smelt them in a furnace to get netherite scraps. Then, combine four netherite scraps with four gold ingots on a crafting table to make one netherite ingot. Finally, go to a smithing table, place your diamond sword in one slot and the netherite ingot in the other. Your new netherite sword will appear, and it will even keep all the enchantments from your diamond sword.
How to use Netherite Sword in Minecraft
The main use for a netherite sword is as a powerful melee weapon. It deals eight points of attack damage, which is enough to defeat most enemies in just a few hits. To make your netherite sword even more deadly, you can enchant it. The Sharpness enchantment increases its damage even more. The Looting enchantment makes mobs drop more items when you defeat them, which is great for farming. The Fire Aspect enchantment sets your enemies on fire, dealing extra damage over time. And in Java Edition, the Sweeping Edge enchantment lets you damage multiple enemies with one swing. Adding Unbreaking and Mending will make your ultimate weapon last forever.
How to craft Netherite Sword in Minecraft
Smithing Table
What can Netherite Sword 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)
Knockback
Increases knockback dealt to enemies
Fire Aspect
Sets enemies on fire when hit
Looting
Increases mob loot drops
Sweeping Edge
Increases sweeping attack damage (Java Edition only)
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.