This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a netherite sword with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a netherite sword is a new weapon that was introduced in the Nether Update. The netherite sword is the strongest sword in the game with +8 attack damage. Starting in Minecraft 1.20, the way to craft a netherite sword has changed and now includes the new smithing template as an ingredient.

Let’s explore how to make a netherite sword.

Where to find a Netherite Sword in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a netherite sword in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform Version(s) Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16 – 1.20
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Netherite Sword

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a netherite sword:

1 Netherite Ingot
1 Smithing Template
1 Diamond Sword

How to craft a Netherite Sword in Survival Mode

1. Open the Smithing Table Menu

First, open your Smithing Table so that you have an Upgrade Gear menu that looks like this:

2. Add Items to make a Netherite Sword

In the Upgrade menu, place 1 smithing template in the first box, 1 diamond sword in the second box, and 1 netherite ingot and in the third box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a netherite sword.

Once you have placed the items, the netherite sword will appear in the result box.

3. Move the Netherite Sword to Inventory

Now, you can move the new item to your inventory.

Congratulations, you have made a netherite sword in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a netherite sword has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Description
(Minecraft ID Name)		 Data Value Stack Size Version
Netherite Sword
(minecraft:netherite_sword)		 1 1.16 – 1.20
  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Netherite Sword

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the /give command for Netherite Sword is:

/give @p netherite_sword 1

Attack Damage and Durability

Attack damage is the amount of damage the item will deal when attacking a mob.

Durability represents how long the item will last. For tools, weapons and transportation, durability is the number of useful actions before the item is destroyed. For armor items, durability is the number of hits (that can be blocked by armor) before the item is destroyed. So the higher the durability number, the longer the item will last.

The following table shows the attack damage and durability for each weapon in Minecraft:

Name Attack Damage Durability
Netherite Sword 8 2031
Diamond Sword 7 1561
Bow <varies> 384
Crossbow <varies> 326
Iron Sword 6 250
Trident 9 250
Stone Sword 5 131
Wooden Sword 4 59
Golden Sword 4 32

Enchantments for Netherite Sword

In Minecraft, you can enchant a netherite sword with the following enchantments:

Enchantment Description
Bane of Arthropods Increases attack damage against arthropods
Curse of Vanishing Cursed item will disappear after player dies
Fire Aspect Sets target on fire
Knockback Increases knockback dealt (enemies repel backwards)
Looting Increases amount of loot dropped when mob is killed
Mending Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor
Sharpness Increases attack damage dealt to mobs
Smite Increases attack damage against undead mobs
Sweeping Edge Increases damage of sweep attack
Unbreaking Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used
  • Enchantment is what the enchantment is called.
  • Description is the description of what the enchantment does.

See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.

Things to Make with Netherite Swords

You can use netherite swords to make items in Minecraft such as:

How to make an Enchanted Netherite Sword

Things to Do with Netherite Swords

Here are some activities that you can do with netherite swords in Minecraft:

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