How to Name a Sword in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, you can use an anvil to name any item in the game. Let's explore how to use an anvil to name a sword.

Required Materials to Name a Sword

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

TIP: You can rename any of these swords in Minecraft.

Steps to Name a Sword

1. Place the Anvil

Once you have the required materials, add the anvil to your hotbar so that it is an item that you can use.

Next, position your pointer (the plus sign) on the block where you want to place the anvil. You should see the block become highlighted in your game window.

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The game control to place the anvil depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the block.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the block.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the block.
  • For Education Edition, right click on the block.

2. Use the Anvil

To use the anvil, you need to stand in front of it.

how to name sword

The game control to use the anvil depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the anvil.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the anvil.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the anvil.
  • For Education Edition, right click on the anvil.

Now your anvil is open and you can see the Repair & Name menu.

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3. Name the Sword

To name a sword, place the sword that you wish to rename in the first slot. In this example, we have a stone sword in the first slot and "Stone Sword" is displayed as the name for this item.

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Enter the new name for this item. In this example, we want to name our stone sword, Excalibur.

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In the third slot, you will see the named sword. It will cost 2 experience levels to name the stone sword.

4. Move the Named Sword to Inventory

Now, move the named sword from the third slot to your inventory hotbar.

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When you select your sword in your hotbar, you will see the new name appear on the screen (ie: Excalibur) instead of Stone Sword.

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Congratulations, you just learned how to name a sword using an anvil in Minecraft.