Smite in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains the Smite enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

Supported Platforms

The Smite enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Background

The Smite enchantment increases your attack damage against undead mobs such as skeletons, wither skeletons, zombies, zombified piglins, drowneds, and wither bosses.

skeleton wither skeleton zombie zombified piglin drowned wither boss

You can add the Smite enchantment to any sword or axe using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then use the enchanted sword/axe to fight an undead mob and see just how quickly you can kill it!!

The maximum level for the Smite enchantment is Level 5. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Smite V. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.

Enchantment Name Smite
Min Level Level 1 (Smite I)
Max Level Level 5 (Smite V)
Description Increases your attack damage against undead mobs such as skeletons, wither skeletons, zombies, zombified piglins, drowneds, and wither bosses
Applies To swords Swords
axes Axes
How to add Enchantment 1. Enchanting Table
2. Anvil
3. /enchant command

Incompatible Enchantments

In Minecraft, the Smite enchantment can not be combined with the following enchantments:

Items to Enchant with Smite

In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Smite:

Hold the Enchanted Sword/Axe

Once you have a sword or axe that is enchanted with Smite, you need to hold the enchanted item in your hand. You will not gain the improved attack damage against the undead mobs until the item is held in your hand and used.

sword with smite

Now attack with your enchanted sword and see how quickly you kill zombies and other undead mobs!!

Congratulations, you just learned all about the Smite enchantment in Minecraft.

Enchantment ID and Name

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

Enchant Command for Smite