{"id":17120,"date":"2026-03-31T12:51:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/?p=17120"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:00:00","slug":"minecraft-weapons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-weapons\/","title":{"rendered":"Minecraft Weapons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In Minecraft, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-crafting\/\">craft<\/a> your way through the game. But sooner or later, something will try to stop you \u2013 a hostile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\">mob<\/a>, a rival player, or an undead army at your door. That&#8217;s where Minecraft weapons come in. Whether you prefer the reliable swing of a sword or the dramatic fall of a mace, knowing your options is the difference between a clean victory and an unexpected respawn screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p>Overview Minecraft Weapons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-a-minecraft-weapon-\">What is a Minecraft Weapon?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-sword\">The Sword<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-trident\">The Trident<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-mace\">The Mace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-spear\">The Spear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bow-arrow\">Bow &amp; Arrow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-crossbow\">The Crossbow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tools-that-can-function-as-minecraft-weapons\">Tools That can Function as Minecraft Weapons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sharp-exit-a-minecraft-weapons-wrap-up\">Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Minecraft Weapon?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-tools\/\">tools<\/a> are designed for gathering resources, Minecraft weapons exist to deal damage. Anything that hurts an entity technically qualifies, but in practice, Minecraft draws a clear line between <em>dedicated weapons<\/em> and everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to tools and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-armor\/\">armor<\/a>, every Minecraft weapon has a <strong>durability<\/strong> value. Once it hits zero, the weapon breaks. Most can be repaired using an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-anvil\/\">anvil<\/a> either by combining two damaged weapons of the same type, or by adding the raw crafting material directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Minecraft Weapons At A Glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are six direct Minecraft weapons in vanilla, split into melee and ranged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melee:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-sword\/\">sword<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-trident\/\">trident<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mace\/\">mace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-spear\/\">spear<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Minecraft melee weapons deal damage in close range. In Java Edition, all of them are governed by an attack cooldown \u2013 swing too early and you deal reduced damage. In Bedrock Edition, there is no attack cooldown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ranged:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-bows-and-arrows\/\">bow &amp; arrow<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-crossbow\/\">crossbow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Minecraft ranged weapons deal damage from a distance. Unlike melee weapons, they are not affected by the attack cooldown in the same way: damage depends on charge time or ammunition type instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minecraft Weapon Damage &amp; Stats Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>weapon<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>base damage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>attack cooldown (Java)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>durability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>craftable<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-log-wood\/\">wooden<\/a> sword<\/td><td>4 (2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/healthbar-in-minecraft\">hearts<\/a>)<\/td><td>0.6 s<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-smooth-stone\/\">stone<\/a> sword<\/td><td>5 (2.5 hearts)<\/td><td>0.6 s<\/td><td>131<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-iron\/\">iron<\/a> sword<\/td><td>6 (3 hearts)<\/td><td>0.6 s<\/td><td>250<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/mc-gold-ressources\">golden<\/a> sword<\/td><td>4 (2 hearts)<\/td><td>0.6 s<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-diamonds\/\">diamond<\/a> sword<\/td><td>7 (3.5 hearts)<\/td><td>0.6 s<\/td><td>1561<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-netherite\/\">netherite<\/a> sword<\/td><td>8 (4 hearts)<\/td><td>0.6 s<\/td><td>2031<\/td><td>on smithing table<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>wooden spear<\/td><td>1 (0.5 hearts)<\/td><td>0.6 s<\/td><td>59<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>stone spear<\/td><td>2 (1 heart)<\/td><td>0.9 s<\/td><td>131<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-copper\/\">copper<\/a> spear<\/td><td>2 (1 heart)<\/td><td>0.8 s<\/td><td>190<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>iron spear<\/td><td>3 (1.5 hearts)<\/td><td>0.7 s<\/td><td>250<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>golden spear<\/td><td>1 (0.5 hearts)<\/td><td>0.9 s<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>diamond spear<\/td><td>4 (2 hearts)<\/td><td>1 s<\/td><td>1561<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>netherite spear<\/td><td>5 (2.5 hearts)<\/td><td>1.1 s<\/td><td>2031<\/td><td>on smithing table<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>trident (melee)<\/td><td>9 (4.5 hearts)<\/td><td>0.9 s<\/td><td>250<\/td><td>no<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>trident (thrown)<\/td><td>8 (4 hearts)<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>mace (base)<\/td><td>6 (3 hearts)<\/td><td>1.67 s<\/td><td>500<\/td><td>rare crafting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>bow (fully drawn)<\/td><td>6-10 (3-5 hearts)<\/td><td>charge-based<\/td><td>384<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>crossbow<\/td><td>6-11 (3-5.5 hearts)<\/td><td>charge-based<\/td><td>326<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sword<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-sword\/\">Swords<\/a> are the go-to Minecraft weapon from your first night to your last boss fight. They have the fastest cooldown of all melee weapons (0.6 s in Java), deal reliable damage, and are the only melee weapon capable of sweep attacks, hitting multiple enemies in a single swing. There are six sword tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>wooden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>golden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>diamond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>netherite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the last tier, a diamond sword has to be upgraded at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-tools\/\">smithing table<\/a> using a netherite upgrade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-smithing-template\/\">smithing template<\/a> and 1x netherite ingot. All other tiers follow this recipe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p>2x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-planks\/\">planks<\/a> \/ stone blocks \/ iron ingots \/ gold ingots \/ diamonds + 1x stick = 1x sword<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.g-portal.com\/wiki\/2023\/06\/craft_swords-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17141\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Swords can also be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-chest\/\">chests<\/a> across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/villages-in-minecraft\">villages<\/a>, end cities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-stronghold\/\">strongholds<\/a> and bastion remnants, or obtained by trading with weaponsmith <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-villager\/\">villagers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The netherite sword is the most powerful craftable Minecraft weapon in the game. Pair it with the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-enchantments\/\">enchantments<\/a> \u2013 <em>sharpness V<\/em>, <em>looting III<\/em>, <em>sweeping edge III<\/em> \u2013 and most enemies won&#8217;t get a second chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Trident<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-trident\/\">trident<\/a> is unique: it works as both a melee and a throwing Minecraft weapon. Melee attacks deal 9 damage; thrown, it deals 8. It is the only weapon unaffected by water resistance, making it the weapon of choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-respiration-and-breathe-underwater\/\">underwater<\/a> combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t craft a trident. Still, there are two ways to obtain one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>kill a drowned that is holding one (6.25% drop chance in Java)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>open a vault in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-trial-chamber\/\">trial chamber<\/a> (as of 1.21)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Tridents can be repaired at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-anvil\/\">anvil<\/a> using other tridents. They have four exclusive enchantments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>loyalty<\/em> (returns after throwing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>channeling<\/em> (summons <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-lightning-rod\/\">lightning<\/a> on hit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>riptide<\/em> (propels you through water)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>impaling<\/em> (bonus damage to aquatic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\">mobs<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong><em>Channeling<\/em> + trident throw will turn certain mobs into rarer variants when struck by lightning \u2013 a neat trick for farms<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Mace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mace\/\">mace<\/a> was added in 1.21 \u2018Tricky Trials\u2019 and is the first new melee Minecraft weapon in years. It has the slowest attack speed of all weapons (1.67 s cooldown) but makes up for it with its signature mechanic: the smash attack. If you hit a target while falling more than 2 blocks, the mace:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>deals bonus damage equal to 0.5 HP per fallen block (scales infinitely with height)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cancels your fall damage \u2013 you take none<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>knocks back all nearby entities in a 2.5-block radius<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafting the mace requires two rare items from trial chambers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>breeze rod<\/strong> \u2013 dropped by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-breeze\/\">breeze<\/a> mob inside trial chamber spawners (100% drop rate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>heavy core<\/strong> \u2013 found in ominous vaults (7.5% chance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To unlock an ominous vault you need an ominous trial key, obtained by running an ominous trial (trigger by having bad omen when entering a trial chamber). Then, the recipe looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p>1x heavy core + 1x breeze rod = 1x mace<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.g-portal.com\/wiki\/2024\/08\/craft_mace.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21690\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The mace has three exclusive enchantments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>density<\/em> (more smash damage per level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>breach<\/em> (ignores a portion of target armor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>wind burst<\/em> (launches you upward after a smash, allowing chained aerial attacks).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be repaired with breeze rods at an anvil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Spear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-spear\/\">spear<\/a> arrived in 1.21.11 \u2018Mounts of Mayhem\u2019 (December 2025) and fills a niche no other weapon covers: a melee weapon built around movement and reach. It has two attacks \u2014 a quick jab that keeps enemies at distance, and a charge attack whose damage scales directly with your velocity. Sprint, ride a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-horses\/\">horse<\/a>, or use an elytra: the faster you&#8217;re moving on impact, the harder it hits. A well-timed charge can also dismount enemy riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The spear comes in seven tiers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-log-wood\/\">wooden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-smooth-stone\/\">stone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-copper\/\">copper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-iron\/\">iron<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/mc-gold-ressources\">golden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-diamonds\/\">diamond<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>netherite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The recipe follows a diagonal shovel pattern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p>2x sticks + 1x tip material = 1x spear<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.g-portal.com\/wiki\/2023\/06\/crafting_spear.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28272\" style=\"width:269px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.g-portal.com\/wiki\/2023\/06\/crafting_spear.png 484w, https:\/\/cdn.g-portal.com\/wiki\/2023\/06\/crafting_spear-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to swords, the netherite spear is upgraded from diamond at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-smithing-table\/\">smithing table<\/a> using a netherite upgrade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-smithing-template\/\">smithing template<\/a> and 1x <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-netherite\/\">netherite<\/a> ingot. You can also find spears as loot: copper and iron variants in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-villager\/#weaponsmith\">weaponsmith<\/a> village <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-chest\/\">chests<\/a>, stone in ocean ruins, and iron in buried treasure. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-zombie\/\">Zombies<\/a>, husks, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-piglin\/\">piglins<\/a> also spawn carrying them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its one exclusive enchantment is <em>lunge<\/em> (I\u2013III): activates on jab attacks and propels you horizontally, adding burst mobility \u2013 and the ability to knock riders off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\">mounts<\/a>. Higher levels consume <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-food-and-hunger\/\">hunger<\/a> points, so keep food on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--danger'><p><strong>Attention!<\/strong>The spear loses durability faster when used on blocks \u2014 don&#8217;t mine with it.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bow &amp; Arrow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-bows-and-arrows\/\">bow and arrow<\/a> are the classic long-range combo. A fully drawn bow can deal between 6 and 10 damage depending on charge time, and a critical arrow (full draw) deals 10. The bow and arrow are listed together because, while technically separate items, a bow without arrows is just a stick with string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p> 3x stick + 3x string = 1x bow <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.g-portal.com\/wiki\/2023\/06\/craft_bow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17121\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a bow, all you need are arrows. Luckily you don\u2019t need to craft them individually, as they come in sets of four:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p> 1x flint + 1x stick 1x feather = 4x arrow <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.g-portal.com\/wiki\/2023\/06\/craft_arrow-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17125\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrows can also be collected from killed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-skeletons\/\">skeletons<\/a> or picked up from the ground in some situations (with the right mod or enchantment \u2013 arrows are not normally recoverable in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/vanilla-minecraft\/\">vanilla<\/a>). Bows are repairable at the anvil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key bow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-enchantments\/\">enchantments<\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>power<\/em> (more damage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>infinity<\/em> (never run out of arrows \u2013 except tipped arrows)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>punch<\/em> (increased knockback)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>flame<\/em> (sets target on fire)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Crossbow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-crossbow\/\">crossbow<\/a> is a more powerful but slower to reload alternative to the bow. It pre-loads a shot that stays loaded until fired, which lets you keep it ready without holding the button. It can also be loaded with fireworks for area-of-effect explosions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unenchanted, the crossbow deals slightly more damage than an unenchanted bow (up to ~11 damage). However, a bow with power V can surpass it. The crossbow is better when you value a pre-loaded shot and extra range; the bow is better for sustained fire. This is how you craft this Minecraft weapon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class='hint hint--brand'><p> 3x stick + 1x iron ingot + 2x string + 1x tripwire hook = 1x crossbow <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.g-portal.com\/wiki\/2023\/06\/craft_crossbow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17137\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The crossbow&#8217;s key exclusive enchantment is <em>quick charge<\/em> (reduces reload time). <em>Multishot<\/em> fires three arrows at once (great for groups), and <em>piercing<\/em> lets arrows pass through multiple enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools That can Function as Minecraft Weapons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools can deal damage in a pinch, but most are not efficient for combat. They aren\u2019t part of the Minecraft weapon category, but these might be useful nevertheless:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>axes \u2013 deal <em>more damage per hit<\/em> than swords of the same material but have a slower cooldown; the only weapon that can disable a player&#8217;s shield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pickaxes, shovels &amp; hoes \u2013 can deal damage but cost 2 durability per hit (swords and tridents cost only 1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>axes, pickaxes &amp; shovels \u2013 all deal less damage-per-second than a sword in most Java Edition scenarios due to their slower cooldowns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Situational Damage Sources without Minecraft Weapons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond Minecraft weapons, there are many other ways to deal damage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/tnt-in-minecraft\"><strong>TNT<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 explosive area damage; excellent for traps and boss encounters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>splash <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-potions\/\"><strong>potions<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 area-of-effect status effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>snowballs<\/strong> \u2013 deal no HP damage to most entities, but are effective against blazes (3x snowballs = 1.5 hearts of damage) and the ender dragon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>fireballs<\/strong> \u2013 launched by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/dispenser-in-minecraft\">dispensers<\/a>, blazes and ghasts; deal 5 HP fire damage on hit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sweet berry bushes<\/strong> \u2013 passive contact damage; useful in base defense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\"><strong>mobs<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 certain mobs can be lured or provoked into fighting other mobs, doing your dirty work for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/minecraft-shields-en\"><strong>shield<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 not a Minecraft weapon, but essential in combat: blocks melee and projectile attacks; can be disabled temporarily by an axe hit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774960876234\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the best weapon in Minecraft?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For general survival, the netherite sword with <em>sharpness V<\/em> is the reliable choice, but it depends on your playstyle. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-netherite\/\">netherite<\/a> sword offers the best sustained damage-per-second. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mace\/\">mace<\/a> can one-shot almost anything from height. The trident is unmatched in water.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774960889513\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can you craft a trident?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-trident\/\">tridents<\/a> are obtained by killing drowned that carry one (6.25% drop chance in Java), or as a drop from trial chamber vaults since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/news\/minecraft-121-release-news-en\">1.21<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774960899618\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between a sword and an axe in combat (Java Edition)?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Axes deal more damage per hit but have a significantly slower cooldown. Swords win on DPS and can sweep multiple targets. Axes have one unique advantage: they can disable a player&#8217;s shield, which is extremely useful in PvP.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774960909209\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I get the mace?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Craft it from 1x breeze rod (dropped by the breeze in trial chambers) + 1x heavy core (from ominous vaults in trial chambers, ~7.5% chance). You&#8217;ll need to trigger an ominous trial by entering a trial chamber with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/bad-omen-in-minecraft\">bad omen<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774960918153\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do snowballs deal damage in Minecraft?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Only to specific targets. Snowballs deal no damage to players or most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-mobs\/\">mobs<\/a> in Java Edition. They are, however, effective against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/blog\/blaze-in-minecraft-en\">blazes<\/a> and deal knockback in Bedrock Edition.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774960928113\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I upgrade a diamond sword to netherite?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Since 1.20, you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-smithing-table\/\">smithing table<\/a>, your diamond <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-sword\/\">sword<\/a>, 1x netherite ingot, and a netherite upgrade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-smithing-template\/\">smithing template<\/a> (found in bastion remnants and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-building\/\">structures<\/a>). The template requirement is the change most players miss after updating from older versions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774960936774\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between a Minecraft bow and a crossbow?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The crossbow pre-loads so you can swap to it ready to fire. It deals slightly more raw damage than an unenchanted bow, but a bow with <em>power V<\/em> will surpass it. The crossbow excels at burst damage and can load fireworks for AoE. The bow is better for sustained, rapid fire with Infinity.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharp Exit \u2013 A Minecraft Weapons Wrap-Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, Minecraft&#8217;s weapon roster is short on numbers but deep on variety. Six weapons, each with a distinct role: the <strong>sword<\/strong> for reliable all-round damage, the <strong>trident<\/strong> for water and thunderstorm theatrics, the <strong>mace<\/strong> for dramatic aerial executions, the <strong>spear<\/strong> to trick your opponents, the <strong>bow<\/strong> for patient long-range control, and the <strong>crossbow<\/strong> for pre-loaded burst shots. Add in axes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-potions\/\">potions<\/a> and environmental traps, and the combat toolkit is surprisingly rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re surviving your first night in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-game-modes\/\"><em>survival mode<\/em><\/a> or gearing up for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-multiplayer\/\"> multiplayer<\/a> PvP action, the right Minecraft weapon \u2013 and the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-enchantments\/\">enchantments<\/a> \u2013 will make all the difference. And if you want a place to put your new arsenal to the test, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/en\/gameserver\/minecraft-server-hosting\">Minecraft server from GPORTAL<\/a> is the sharpest way to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button button-margin-top\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft\/\" style=\"background-color:#50fcea;color:#1e1e1e;border-radius:5px\"><strong>MORE ABOUT MINECRAFT<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Minecraft, you craft your way through the game. But sooner or later, something will try to stop you \u2013 a hostile mob, a rival player, or an undead army at your door. That&#8217;s where Minecraft weapons come in. Whether you prefer the reliable swing of a sword or the dramatic fall of a mace, knowing your options is the difference between a clean victory and an unexpected respawn screen. What is a Minecraft Weapon? While tools are designed for gathering resources, Minecraft weapons exist to deal damage. Anything that hurts an entity technically qualifies, but in practice, Minecraft draws a clear line between dedicated weapons and everything else. Similar to tools and armor, every Minecraft weapon has a durability value. Once it hits zero, the weapon breaks. Most can be repaired using an anvil either by combining two damaged weapons of the same type, or by adding the raw crafting material directly. All Minecraft Weapons At A Glance There are six direct Minecraft weapons in vanilla, split into melee and ranged. Melee: Minecraft melee weapons deal damage in close range. In Java Edition, all of them are governed by an attack cooldown \u2013 swing too early and you deal reduced damage. In Bedrock Edition, there is no attack cooldown. Ranged: Minecraft ranged weapons deal damage from a distance. Unlike melee weapons, they are not affected by the attack cooldown in the same way: damage depends on charge time or ammunition type instead. Minecraft Weapon Damage &amp; Stats Comparison weapon base damage attack cooldown (Java) durability craftable wooden sword 4 (2 hearts) 0.6 s 59 yes stone sword 5 (2.5 hearts) 0.6 s 131 yes iron sword 6 (3 hearts) 0.6 s 250 yes golden sword 4 (2 hearts) 0.6 s 32 yes diamond sword 7 (3.5 hearts) 0.6 s 1561 yes netherite sword 8 (4 hearts) 0.6 s 2031 on smithing table wooden spear 1 (0.5 hearts) 0.6 s 59 yes stone spear 2 (1 heart) 0.9 s 131 yes copper spear 2 (1 heart) 0.8 s 190 yes iron spear 3 (1.5 hearts) 0.7 s 250 yes golden spear 1 (0.5 hearts) 0.9 s 32 yes diamond spear 4 (2 hearts) 1 s 1561 yes netherite spear 5 (2.5 hearts) 1.1 s 2031 on smithing table trident (melee) 9 (4.5 hearts) 0.9 s 250 no trident (thrown) 8 (4 hearts) \u2014 \u2014 \u2014 mace (base) 6 (3 hearts) 1.67 s 500 rare crafting bow (fully drawn) 6-10 (3-5 hearts) charge-based 384 yes crossbow 6-11 (3-5.5 hearts) charge-based 326 yes The Sword Swords are the go-to Minecraft weapon from your first night to your last boss fight. They have the fastest cooldown of all melee weapons (0.6 s in Java), deal reliable damage, and are the only melee weapon capable of sweep attacks, hitting multiple enemies in a single swing. There are six sword tiers: To get the last tier, a diamond sword has to be upgraded at a smithing table using a netherite upgrade smithing template and 1x netherite ingot. All other tiers follow this recipe: Swords can also be found in chests across villages, end cities, strongholds and bastion remnants, or obtained by trading with weaponsmith villagers. The netherite sword is the most powerful craftable Minecraft weapon in the game. Pair it with the right enchantments \u2013 sharpness V, looting III, sweeping edge III \u2013 and most enemies won&#8217;t get a second chance. The Trident The trident is unique: it works as both a melee and a throwing Minecraft weapon. Melee attacks deal 9 damage; thrown, it deals 8. It is the only weapon unaffected by water resistance, making it the weapon of choice for underwater combat. You can\u2019t craft a trident. Still, there are two ways to obtain one: Tridents can be repaired at the anvil using other tridents. They have four exclusive enchantments: The Mace The mace was added in 1.21 \u2018Tricky Trials\u2019 and is the first new melee Minecraft weapon in years. It has the slowest attack speed of all weapons (1.67 s cooldown) but makes up for it with its signature mechanic: the smash attack. If you hit a target while falling more than 2 blocks, the mace: Crafting the mace requires two rare items from trial chambers: To unlock an ominous vault you need an ominous trial key, obtained by running an ominous trial (trigger by having bad omen when entering a trial chamber). Then, the recipe looks like this: The mace has three exclusive enchantments: It can be repaired with breeze rods at an anvil. The Spear The spear arrived in 1.21.11 \u2018Mounts of Mayhem\u2019 (December 2025) and fills a niche no other weapon covers: a melee weapon built around movement and reach. It has two attacks \u2014 a quick jab that keeps enemies at distance, and a charge attack whose damage scales directly with your velocity. Sprint, ride a horse, or use an elytra: the faster you&#8217;re moving on impact, the harder it hits. A well-timed charge can also dismount enemy riders. The spear comes in seven tiers: The recipe follows a diagonal shovel pattern: Similar to swords, the netherite spear is upgraded from diamond at a smithing table using a netherite upgrade smithing template and 1x netherite ingot. You can also find spears as loot: copper and iron variants in weaponsmith village chests, stone in ocean ruins, and iron in buried treasure. Zombies, husks, and piglins also spawn carrying them. Its one exclusive enchantment is lunge (I\u2013III): activates on jab attacks and propels you horizontally, adding burst mobility \u2013 and the ability to knock riders off mounts. Higher levels consume hunger points, so keep food on hand. Bow &amp; Arrow The bow and arrow are the classic long-range combo. A fully drawn bow can deal between 6 and 10 damage depending on charge time, and a critical arrow (full draw) deals 10. The bow and arrow are listed together because, while technically separate items, a bow without arrows is just a stick with string. Once you have a bow, all you need are arrows. Luckily you don\u2019t need to craft them individually, as they come in sets of four: Arrows can also be collected from killed skeletons or picked up from the ground in some situations (with the right mod or enchantment \u2013 arrows are not normally recoverable in vanilla). Bows are repairable at the anvil. Key bow enchantments are: The Crossbow The crossbow is a more powerful but slower to reload alternative to the bow. It pre-loads a shot that stays loaded until fired, which lets you keep it ready without holding the button. It can also be loaded with fireworks for area-of-effect explosions. Unenchanted, the crossbow deals slightly more damage than an unenchanted bow (up to ~11 damage). However, a bow with power V can surpass it. The crossbow is better when you value a pre-loaded shot and extra range; the bow is better for sustained fire. This is how you craft this Minecraft weapon The crossbow&#8217;s key exclusive enchantment is quick charge (reduces reload time). Multishot fires three arrows at once (great for groups), and piercing lets arrows pass through multiple enemies. Tools That can Function as Minecraft Weapons Tools can deal damage in a pinch, but most are not efficient for combat. They aren\u2019t part of the Minecraft weapon category, but these might be useful nevertheless: Situational Damage Sources without Minecraft Weapons Beyond Minecraft weapons, there are many other ways to deal damage: FAQ Sharp Exit \u2013 A Minecraft Weapons Wrap-Up As you can see, Minecraft&#8217;s weapon roster is short on numbers but deep on variety. Six weapons, each with a distinct role: the sword for reliable all-round damage, the trident for water and thunderstorm theatrics, the mace for dramatic aerial executions, the spear to trick your opponents, the bow for patient long-range control, and the crossbow for pre-loaded burst shots. Add in axes, potions and environmental traps, and the combat toolkit is surprisingly rich. Whether you&#8217;re surviving your first night in survival mode or gearing up for multiplayer PvP action, the right Minecraft weapon \u2013 and the right enchantments \u2013 will make all the difference. And if you want a place to put your new arsenal to the test, a Minecraft server from GPORTAL is the sharpest way to start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":17129,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"post-blog-template.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,22],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>\u2694\ufe0f Minecraft Weapons Overview \u2694\ufe0f || GPORTAL Wiki<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get all necessary information about Minecraft weapons \u2713tiers \u2713types \u2713damage \u2713durability &amp; more \u279cRead it here!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.g-portal.com\/wiki\/en\/minecraft-weapons\/\" 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