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How to make a Netherite Sword in Minecraft

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.

netherite sword

Let's explore how to make a netherite sword.

Supported Platforms

A netherite sword is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.16)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.16.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.16.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.16.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.16.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.16.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* 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 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	Combat

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Equipment

Minecraft Xbox Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Equipment

Minecraft PS Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Equipment

Minecraft Nintendo

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Equipment

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.16.0 - 1.20.0	Equipment

Minecraft Education Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.17.30	Equipment

Definitions

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:

smithing table menu

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.

Crafting recipe for netherite sword

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

netherite sword

3. Move the Netherite Sword to Inventory

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

Completed netherite sword

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:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Netherite Sword (minecraft:netherite_sword)		1	Java	1.16 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Netherite Sword (minecraft:netherite_sword)	0	1	PE	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

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

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Netherite Sword (minecraft:netherite_sword)	0	1	Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

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

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Netherite Sword (minecraft:netherite_sword)	0	1	PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

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

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Netherite Sword (minecraft:netherite_sword)	0	1	Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Netherite Sword (minecraft:netherite_sword)	0	1	Windows	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

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

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Netherite Sword (minecraft:netherite_sword)	0	1	Education	1.17.30 - 1.18.32

Definitions

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, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Netherite Sword is:

/give @p netherite_sword 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Netherite Sword is:

/give @p netherite_sword 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Netherite Sword is:

/give @p netherite_sword 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Netherite Sword is:

/give @p netherite_sword 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Netherite Sword is:

/give @p netherite_sword 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Netherite Sword is:

/give @p netherite_sword 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Netherite Sword is:

/give @p netherite_sword 1 0

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 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

Definitions

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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