Iron Sword
minecraft:iron_swordThe iron sword is a reliable mid-tier melee weapon crafted from two iron ingots and a stick. It deals 6 attack damage in Java Edition with an attack speed of 1.6, striking a strong balance between accessibility and combat power. Beyond crafting it can be looted from chests, dropped by zombies and husks, or traded from weaponsmith villagers.
Compatible Enchants
FAQ
How much durability does an iron sword have?
It has 250 uses in Java Edition (251 in Bedrock). Add Unbreaking to extend its lifespan, and repair it on an anvil with iron ingots or by combining two damaged swords in the crafting grid.
How much damage does an iron sword do?
It deals 6 damage (three hearts) per hit in Java Edition and 7 in Bedrock, with an attack speed of 1.6 allowing a full-strength swing about every 0.625 seconds.
What enchantments can I put on an iron sword?
It accepts Sharpness, Smite, Bane of Arthropods, Knockback, Fire Aspect, Looting, Sweeping Edge (Java only), Unbreaking, Mending, and Curse of Vanishing. Sharpness, Smite, and Bane of Arthropods are mutually exclusive.
How do I get an iron sword?
Craft it with two iron ingots stacked vertically and a stick beneath them, or find it in buried treasure, strongholds, villages, end cities, and bastions, or buy it from a weaponsmith villager.