Netherite Sword
The Netherite Sword deals 8 attack damage with 2031 durability — Minecraft's strongest blade, upgraded from a Diamond Sword.
Description
Java Edition Guide
How to make a Netherite Sword in Minecraft
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1
Get a Netherite Ingot
Smelt Ancient Debris into Netherite Scrap, then combine 4 scrap with 4 gold ingots in the crafting grid to make one Netherite Ingot.
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2
Prepare a Diamond Sword
Craft a Diamond Sword from two diamonds and one stick, or use one you already own.
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3
Open a Smithing Table
Right-click a Smithing Table and place the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template in the first slot.
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Apply the upgrade
Add the Diamond Sword and the Netherite Ingot to the remaining slots to receive your Netherite Sword, keeping any existing enchantments.
Since Java Edition 1.20 the upgrade also requires a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template; before 1.20 only the Netherite Ingot was needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much damage does a Netherite Sword do?
It deals 8 attack damage in Java Edition, one point more than a Diamond Sword.
Can you craft a Netherite Sword directly?
No. You can only make one by upgrading a Diamond Sword with a Netherite Ingot at a Smithing Table.
Does a Netherite Sword burn in lava?
No. Netherite items are fire- and lava-resistant, so the sword floats and survives in lava.
What version added the Netherite Sword?
It was added in the 1.16 Nether Update.
What is the durability of a Netherite Sword?
It has 2031 durability, the highest of any sword in Minecraft.
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