How to make a Golden Sword in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a golden sword with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a golden sword is one of the many weapons that you can make. The golden sword has +4 attack damage.
Let's explore how to make a golden sword.
Supported Platforms
A golden sword is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* 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.
Where to find a Golden Sword in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a golden sword in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.20 |  Combat |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a golden sword in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 |  Tools |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 - 1.20.0 |  Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a golden sword in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 |  Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a golden sword in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a golden sword in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a golden sword in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Tools |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 - 1.20.0 | Equipment |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a golden sword in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Tools |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 - 1.17.30 | Equipment |
Required Materials to make a Golden Sword
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a golden sword:
How to craft a Golden Sword in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Golden Sword
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a golden sword, place 2 gold ingots and 1 stick in the 3x3 crafting grid.
When making a golden sword, it is important that the gold ingots and the stick are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 1 gold ingot placed in the middle box in the first row. In the second row, 1 gold ingot should be in the middle box. In the third row, 1 stick should be in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a golden sword.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the golden sword will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Golden Sword to Inventory
Once you have crafted a golden sword, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a golden sword in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a golden sword has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sword (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Java |
1.8 - 1.12 |
| Golden Sword (minecraft: |
1 | Java |
1.13 - 1.20.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a golden sword has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sword (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PE |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a golden sword has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sword (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Xbox One |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a golden sword has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sword (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | PS4 |
1.14.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a golden sword has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sword (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Switch |
1.6.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a golden sword has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sword (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Windows |
1.0 - 1.20.50 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a golden sword has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sword (minecraft: |
0 | 1 | Education |
1.0 - 1.18.32 |
Give Command for Golden Sword
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:
| Item | 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 Golden Sword
In Minecraft, you can enchant a golden 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 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Things to Make with Golden Swords
You can use golden swords to make items in Minecraft such as:
Things to Do with Golden Swords
Here are some activities that you can do with golden swords in Minecraft:
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