In Minecraft, the sword is primarily used for combat against mobs and other players. It’s the main weapon for close-quarters combat, allowing you to inflict damage on enemies faster and more effectively than most other tools. Swords can also block some attacks, including arrows.
To craft a sword, you will need:
- 2 units of material (wood, stone, iron, gold, or diamond)
- 1 stick
Step-by-step sword crafting process:
- Making Sticks:
- If you don’t already have sticks, you can craft them by placing two wooden planks vertically, one above the other, in the crafting inventory.
- Opening the Crafting Table:
- Approach the crafting table and open it to use the 3×3 crafting grid.
- Placing the Materials:
- Place 2 units of your chosen material (wood, stone, iron, gold, diamond) vertically in the middle column of the crafting grid.
- Put the stick in the central cell of the bottom row of the crafting grid.
- Retrieving the Sword:
- When the materials are correctly placed, the sword will appear in the result slot. Move it to your inventory.
Swords made from different materials have varying durability and damage levels. For example, a diamond sword is the most durable and inflicts the most damage, while a wooden sword is the weakest. Swords can also be enchanted to grant them additional properties.