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Netherite Sword

A netherite sword is a late-game variant of sword obtained by upgrading a diamond sword using a netherite ingot and netherite upgrade at a smithing table. It is the highest tier of sword, dealing more damage than a diamond sword and having higher durability.

Like other diamond items, a diamond sword can be upgraded to a netherite sword, increasing its durability and attack damage, as well as granting resistance to fire and lava when dropped as an item.

A sword can also be used to destroy certain blocks 50% quicker, sometimes much quicker than with fists. Using a sword to destroy any block that doesn't break instantly by hand decreases its durability by 2; this includes bamboo, despite the sword being the fastest tool for breaking it.[1]

Source: Minecraft Wiki cacheUpdated: 2026-06-28 Open Original

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Netherite Sword

Java 1.21.4
Typeitem
Stack1
Durability2031
Sections6
Canonical IDitem:netherite_sword
Minecraft IDminecraft:netherite_sword
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displayNameNetherite Sword
namenetherite_sword
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stackSize1
maxDurability2031
repairWithnetherite_ingot
enchantCategoriesweapon, fire_aspect, sword, durability, sharp_weapon, vanishing