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| | {{Item | | {{Item |
| − | |image=Sword_Anim.gif | + | |image= |
| − | |invimage=Wooden Sword
| + | Item_Stone_Sword.png; |
| − | |invimage2=Stone Sword
| + | Item_Gold_Sword.png; |
| − | |invimage3=Iron Sword
| + | Item_Iron_Sword.png; |
| − | |invimage4=Gold Sword
| + | Item_Diamond_Sword.png; |
| − | |invimage5=Diamond Sword
| + | ItemLongSword.png; |
| − | |type=Weapons | + | ItemBattleAxe.png |
| − | |durability=Wood: 60<br>Gold: 33<br>Stone: 132<br>Iron: 251<br>Diamond: 1562
| + | |type = Weapons |
| − | |renewable='''Wood''': Yes<br>
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| − | '''Stone''': Yes<br>
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| − | '''Iron''': Yes<br>
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| − | '''Gold''': Yes<br>
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| − | '''Diamond''': Yes<br>
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| | |stackable=No | | |stackable=No |
| − | |multipledata={{dv|268|Wooden}}{{dv|283|Gold}}{{dv|272|Stone}}{{dv|267|Iron}}{{dv|276|Diamond}} | + | |multipledata={{dv|283|Gold}}{{dv|272|Stone}}{{dv|267|Iron}}{{dv|276|Diamond}} |
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| − | '''Swords''' are craftable [[weapons]] used to damage [[mobs]] or other players, or to [[blocking|block]] attacks. Swords can also destroy certain [[blocks]] more quickly than any other tool (such as [[cobweb]]s). Attacking a [[boat]] or a [[minecart]] with a sword will destroy it faster but will not decrease the sword's durability. There are some monsters which can rarely drop a sword: [[Zombie]]s (iron), [[Zombie Pigmen]] (gold), [[Wither Skeleton]] (stone). An iron or diamond sword can also be [[trading|purchased]] from a villager blacksmith.
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| − | == Crafting ==
| + | '''Swords''' are versatile weapons used for defence and close combat. They are a direct upgrade to the [[wood club]] and [[bone club]], and deal high damage when striking enemies, with higher quality swords dealing more damage. They can destroy [[cobweb]]s quickly, but do not yield [[string]]. Attacking a [[boat]] or a [[minecart]] with a sword will destroy it faster but will not decrease the sword's durability. Zombie Pigmen can drop the Gold Sword, Zombies can drop the Iron Sword, and Wither Skeletons can drop the Stone Sword, which cannot be crafted normally. Blacksmith [[Villager]]s can also sell Iron and Diamond swords at sufficient levels. |
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| + | Swords differ to other objects in that they can be used to block by holding down right click. While you cannot attack while blocking and movement will be greatly reduced, you will take half damage from non-fire based attacks. This can be life-saving when anticipating skeleton arrows or creeper blasts that you cannot dodge. |
| − | !Ingredients
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| − | !Input » Output
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| − | ! [[Stick]]s +<br>[[Iron Ingot]]s or<br>[[Gold Ingot]]s or<br>[[Diamond Ingot]]s
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| − | | {{Grid/Crafting Table
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| − | |A1=
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| − | |B1= Iron Ingot; Gold Ingot; Diamond Ingot
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| − | |C1=
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| − | |A2=
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| − | |B2= Iron Ingot; Gold Ingot; Diamond Ingot
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| − | |C2=
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| − | |A3= |B3= Stick |C3=
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| − | |Output= Iron Sword; Gold Sword; Diamond Sword
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| − | }}
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| − | |}
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| − | See also the [[Refined Sword]]
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| − | The following table summarizes the damage that swords of different materials inflict.
| + | Swords can also be further improved by [[enchanting]]. |
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| − | ''[[Critical hit]]s add a damage bonus of up to 50% (rounded down), plus one heart.''
| + | See [[Tools and Weapons]] for a full list with more details and info about durability and damage. |
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
| + | == Crafting == |
| − | ! ''Material''
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| − | ! Bare hands
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| − | ! Wood
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| − | ! Gold
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| − | ! Stone
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| − | ! Iron
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| − | ! Diamond
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| − | ! ''[[Durability]]''
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| − | | ∞
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| − | | 60
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| − | | 33
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| − | | 132
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| − | | 251
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| − | | 1562
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| − | ! ''[[Damage]]''
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| − | | {{hp|1}}
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| − | | {{hp|4}}
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| − | | {{hp|4}}
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| − | | {{hp|5}}
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| − | | {{hp|6}}
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| − | | {{hp|7}}
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| − | ! ''Approx. Number of Kills''
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| − | | ∞
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| − | | 12–15
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| − | | 6–8
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| − | | 33–44
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| − | | 62–83
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| − | | 520–781
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| − | ! ''Lifetime Damage Inflicted''
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| − | | ∞
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| − | | 240–360 points<br>(120–180 × {{hp|2|notag=1}})
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| − | | 132–198 points<br>(66–99 × {{hp|2|notag=1}})
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| − | | 660–924 points<br>(330–462 × {{hp|2|notag=1}})
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| − | | 1506–2008 points<br>(753–1004 × {{hp|2|notag=1}})
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| − | | 10934–14058 points<br>(5467–7029 × {{hp|2|notag=1}})
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| − | The formula to find the minimum of the total lifetime damage is ''Durability x Damage per hit = Lifetime damage minimum''. The formula to find the maximum is ''Durability x Critical Hits = Lifetime damage maximum''.
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| − | == Uses ==
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| − | Swords are used to damage both mobs and players, or to block attacks. Upon damaging a mob or player, the sword's [[Item Durability|durability]] will decrease. A sword can also be used to destroy certain blocks more quickly than with fists. Using a sword to destroy any block that doesn't break instantly decreases its durability by the equivalent of two strikes to a mob. This can be bad as it is better to use the proper tool for the block, than a sword, as a sword is generally used to damage players and mobs. If enchanted, a sword can hit more damage per hit depending on the enchantment.
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| − | === Sword digging times ===
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| − | The following table shows the time it takes to break blocks on which swords have any effect. Colors indicate what will be dropped:
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| − | * White: an original block.
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| − | * Blue: block's normal drop (e.g. seeds, sapling, apple).
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| − | * Red: nothing.
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | |
| − | ! Block
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| − | ! Fists
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| − | ! Sword
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| − | !colspan="2"| Proper/fastest tool
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| − | !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Cobweb}}
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| − | | {{tc|no|20 s}} || {{tc|planned|0.4 s}}
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| − | | {{ItemSprite|shears|link=Shears}}
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| − | | {{tc|planned|0.4 s}}
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| − | !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Jack 'o' Lantern}}
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| − | | 1.5 s || 1 s
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| − | | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}}
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| − | | 0.15 – 0.75 s
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| − | !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Melon (block)|Melon}}
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| − | | {{tc|planned|1.5 s}} || {{tc|planned|1 s}}
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| − | | —
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| − | | —
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| − | !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Pumpkin}}
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| − | | 1.5 s || 1 s
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| − | | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}}
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| − | | 0.15 – 0.75 s
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| − | !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Cocoa}}
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| − | | {{tc|planned|0.3 s}} || {{tc|planned|0.2 s}}
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| − | | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}}
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| − | | {{tc|planned|0.05 – 0.15 s}}
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| − | !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Leaves}} | + | ! Name |
| − | | {{tc|planned|0.3 s}} || {{tc|planned|0.2 s}}
| + | ! Ingredients |
| − | | {{ItemSprite|shears|link=Shears}}
| + | ! Input » Output |
| − | | 0.05 s
| + | ! Abilities |
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| − | !style="text-align:left" rowspan="2"| {{BlockLink|Vines}}
| + | {{:Gold Sword}} |
| − | |style="background: #FFC7CE; color: #9C0006" rowspan="2" | 0.3 s
| + | | (Gold has poor durability.) |
| − | |style="background: #FFC7CE; color: #9C0006" rowspan="2" | 0.2 s
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| − | | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}}
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| − | | {{tc|no|0.05 – 0.15 s}} | |
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| − | | {{ItemSprite|shears|link=Shears}}
| + | {{:Iron Sword}} |
| − | | 0.3 s
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| − | == Combat ==
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| − | The sword is a short range weapon - despite its appearance, it grants no range advantage over any other tool, including bare hands. In previous versions of [[Minecraft]], swords inflicted more damage than [[bows]] - often significantly more depending on material, and even a wooden sword was on par with an [[arrow]], but since the Beta 1.8 update the only sword that can match a full powered arrow (with a standard hit) is the [[diamond]] sword. A way to use swords without being hit (and thus closing the gap between swords and bows) is to dig a trench such that the player's head is the same level as the mob's feet. The player must of course have blocks over his head so that mobs do not come into the trench. It is then possible to hit mobs without them seeing the player: this prevents mobs from retaliating. This method is efficient when defending a fortified building, this method will not work against Spiders unless slabs are placed on the ground in front of the trench.
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| − | High damage swords are primarily advantageous because they kill mobs/other players in fewer hits, defeating them faster and thereby reducing the chance of being damaged in return. For the same reason, you will swing these swords fewer times in the long run, reducing the rate at which durability is expended. Unless the player engages in combat very frequently, swords in general will see a far longer useful life than a [[pickaxe]] or a [[shovel]] which may be expended in a few minutes of intensive excavation. This causes diamond swords in particular to last an extremely long time. Some players may find that this weapon can easily outlast ''them'', being lost due to accidental death in [[lava]] or otherwise rendered beyond post-mortem retrieval long before it is actually used up. A diamond sword's damage of 3.5 over the iron sword's 3 is also a much larger difference than the difference between the numbers may imply as it guarantees a kill of any [[aggressive]] mob (or an unarmoured player) in fewer hits. The ability to kill rapidly is of greatest benefit against [[creepers]] when the time to act may be very short. These factors combined make a diamond sword a compelling investment.
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| − | The weaker swords are not recommended for creeper combat (especially on normal or hard) and there are strong arguments for using a bow, owing to its range (provided the bow is at full charge). If you approach a creeper with a sword, a recommended strategy is to use hit-and-run tactics. Hit the creeper and run away until the hissing stops, then run forward and hit it again, as many times as necessary. With a diamond sword, however, one may simply charge at the creeper whilst swinging it, as the 3-hit-kill allows the player to kill the creeper prior to their "fuse" running out. Be wary, as this is a dangerous tactic that requires a bit of practice, and the creeper may move out of the way, often ultimately leading to the demise of the player. Creepers tend to spiral in on their targets in a counterclockwise fashion, so one might find it helpful to remember to move one's cursor to the left as the creeper strafes. However, the hit-and-run tactic is not needed for a player who has a sword with a "Knock Back" enchantment.
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| − | With the ability to sprint added in Beta 1.8, swords became a more effective tool in combat: when a mob is hit by the player when sprinting, they are sent flying several blocks back. This is quite useful when fighting creepers. Charge at them in a sprint and hit them, they get knocked back to a safe distance before they could even initiate their self-destruct countdown, just repeat until the creeper dies. Just make sure there is room behind the creeper and that it does not get knocked back into an obstacle for maximum effect. This tactic basically eliminates the need to run backwards before going for another hit. This tactic is not recommended for tight areas such as caverns and other tight spaces, only do this when you encounter a creeper in the open.
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| − | A sword with the knockback enchantment is also viable for the hit-and-run tactic, as it sends any mob flying back a few blocks when hit. This can replace sprinting. If a diamond sword is being used, this can make creeper disposal very easy. Along with the sprint tactic, this is not recommended for use against [[skeletons]], as it grants them a free shot while you continue to approach them.
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| − | Players are advised to make use of the critical hit ability of the sword to dispatch mobs, especially creepers, quickly. A difficult, but effective manoeuver is a combination of both knock-back and critical hits, sprinting towards the enemy before jumping and landing a blow on them before landing. This will both deal heavy damage and knock the mob far back, fall damage often finishing the mob off. Sprinting is also good for closing the distance on skeletons and [[ghasts]], but make sure to not hit them while you are sprinting or they will get knocked back, allowing them a free shot at range.
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| − | [[File:Blocking with a wooden sword.png|thumb|200px|The player blocks an attack from a [[slime]] using a wooden sword.]]
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| − | As of Beta 1.8, swords are able to block attacks by holding the right mouse button. This will block arrows as well as other projectiles, but will reduce the player to a speed slower than sneaking. Swords and all other player-dealt damage were also reduced by half a heart in the 1.8 update (like before Beta 1.5).
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| − | As of 1.5, death messages will display what weapon, in this case the sword, was used to kill a player. If the sword used was renamed by using an [[anvil]], that name will be displayed in the death message. For example: ''Noob'' was slain by ''Steve'' using ''Fire Sword''.
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| − | == Video ==
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| − | {{/video}}
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| − | == Achievements ==
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| − | {{main|Achievements}}
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| − | ! Icon
| + | {{:Diamond Sword}} |
| − | ! Achievement
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| − | ! In-game description
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| − | ! Prerequisites
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| − | ! Actual requirements (if different)
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| − | ! Version restriction
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| − | ! Xbox points earned
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| − | | {{Achievement|Wooden Sword}}
| + | {{:Refined Sword}} |
| − | ! Time to Strike!
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| − | | Use planks and sticks to make a sword
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| − | | Benchmarking
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| − | | Pick up a [[Wooden Sword]] from a [[Crafting Table]].
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| − | |None
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| − | | 10G | |
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| − | | {{Achievement|Diamond Sword|fancy}}
| + | {{:Battle Axe}} |
| − | ! Overkill
| + | | Also functions as a refined [[axe]]. |
| − | | Deal eight hearts of damage in a single hit
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| − | | Enchanter
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| − | | Deal '''nine''' hearts of damage in a single hit.
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| − | | PC
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| − | |N/A
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| − | |}
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| − | == History ==
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| − | {{History|a}}
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| − | {{History||1.2|Zombie pigmen added, holding gold swords.}} | |
| − | {{History|beta}}
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| − | {{History||1.2|Swords, like all tools, have more durability.}}
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| − | {{History||1.5 - 1.7.3|All melee attacks, including hands, did half a heart more damage, making the stone sword arguably nearly as effective as the iron one as it kills most mobs in the same number of hits. If the player combines swordplay with archery, the iron sword's extra damage will save some arrows and closely matches performance with the diamond sword.}}
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| − | {{History||1.8pre1|While holding a sword if the player double-clicked the use-button (Right mouse button as default) the player would [[Sprinting|sprint]]; this was fixed in the release of 1.8.}}
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| − | {{History||1.8|Added the ability to block, giving the player more options in combat.}}
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| − | {{History||1.9pre3|Swords have been nerfed to make way for enchanting. A diamond sword deals 3.5 hearts of damage instead of 5.}}
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| − | {{History||1.9pre4|You are able to enchant swords in the [[Enchantment Table]].}}
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| − | {{History|r}}
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| − | {{History||1.2.1|snap=12w06a|One has a rare chance to obtain Iron Swords by killing [[Zombie]]s and Gold Swords by [[Zombie Pigmen]] from the addition of [[Rare Drops]]. These swords have a 20% chance of being enchanted.}}
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| − | {{History||1.3.1|snap=12w21a|With the [[trading]] implementation, you can sell renewable items such as wheat to buy a Diamond Sword. This makes all swords [[Renewable Resource|renewable]].}}
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| − | {{History||1.4.2|rowspan=3|snap=12w32a|Zombies may sometimes wield an Iron Sword, dealing extra damage.}}
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| − | {{History|||snap=12w34a|If you have dyed leather armor equipped and selected a sword of any kind, it will appear the color of the dye applied to the armor, when switching to second or third person view.}}
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| − | {{History|||snap=12w36a|Wither skeletons added, holding stone swords.}}
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| − | {{History||1.4.6|snap=12w49a|You can put Unbreaking on a sword with an enchanted book.}}
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| − | {{History|foot}}
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| − | == Trivia ==
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| − | * A Diamond Sword with the "Sharpness V" enchantment is powerful enough to kill most mobs with just one critical hit.
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| − | * When blocking, the player's vertical movement speed does not decrease. This applies to flying, falling, swimming up or sinking, and climbing ladders.
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| − | * A foam Diamond or Iron Sword is one of the tools sold in the merchandise page of minecraft.net.
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| − | * [[Wither Skeleton|Wither skeletons]] and [[Zombie Pigman|zombie pigmen]] can drop swords as a rare drop.
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| − | *Swords are held as tools. This means that they look more like they are in one's fist, and stick out farther.
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