Maxim "Sensei Mori" Tomilov The most common way to protect your base from hostile creatures is to use a sword. Unlike other types of equipment, this one is universal, available from the start of the game, and equally effective against all mobs. The first weapon that players typically obtain is a wooden version. In our article, we will provide a detailed guide on how to make a sword in Minecraft.
Brief overview of the wooden sword in Minecraft
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It might seem that the item is so simple that there's not much to say about it. But that's not the case! Here are some features of the weapon:
- Damage in Java Edition: 2 hearts, which allows you to kill 11 zombies.
- In Bedrock Edition: 2.5 hearts, with enough durability to take down 15 walking dead.
- Stronger than its gold counterpart.
- The most efficient equipment for gathering bamboo.
- The most accessible weapon in the game.
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Of course, a diamond sword in Minecraft is much more powerful and durable, but the wooden variant can knock out most hostile mobs in five or six hits! Therefore, the item is essential to craft. Here’s how to do it.
How to craft an item?
To make a sword in Minecraft, you need:
- 2 identical planks of any type. They can be obtained from trees found in almost every biome.
- 1 stick. To get this resource, the player must place 2 wooden planks vertically in the crafting grid. It can also drop from dead bushes in the desert and from leaves, but with a low chance.
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After the necessary ingredients are found, place them on the crafting table as follows:
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Creating your first weapon to defend against the undead is very simple! However, after each battle, the equipment loses durability. To repair it, place two identical items next to each other in the crafting grid:
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You can also repair the thing using an anvil, a grindstone. The mechanism is the same: place two broken swords in both slots, and the result will be a repaired item. However, repairing the anvil will cost a certain amount of experience.
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What types of swords exist?
Wooden weapons deal consistent damage but have low durability. As players progress and discover new biomes + dungeons, the quality, effectiveness of their items improve. To handle enemies, the sandbox game offers players a selection of swords made from different materials:
- Wooden
- Stone
- Iron
- Gold
- Diamond
- Netherite
All except the last one are crafted on a crafting table using one stick + two corresponding blocks. Crafting a Netherite sword is quite challenging as the components can only be found in the Nether and its structures. For this, players will need a smithing table. We’ve also included a visual guide for clarity.
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Thus, until you can obtain the highly sought-after Netherite sword, the diamond variant stands as the best choice. This sparkling weapon delivers an impressive 3.5 hearts of damage with each strike + boasts exceptional durability, allowing it to vanquish over 500 zombies before wearing out. Brilliant blue hue, superior strength make it not only a powerful tool but also a prized possession in any adventurer's arsenal.
Wooden equipment marks the beginning of an adventure through the cubic world. This basic gear is essential for surviving the initial nights, gathering fundamental resources needed for growth, and defending against hostile creatures.
We trust that our guide has been valuable, aiding you in crafting the best Minecraft sword to kickstart a journey. With this trusty wooden item in hand, you're well-prepared to explore, build, and conquer the challenges that lie ahead.
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