Diamond Axe
A versatile tool that chops wood quickly and deals 9 base attack damage, making it effective as both tool and weapon.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability1561
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDdiamond_axe
Overview
Diamond Axe is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Diamond Axe occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 1561 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Diamond Axe sits alongside 34 other Tools entries, each with its own page. Its 1561-point durability sets how many actions it survives before breaking, and pairing it with Unbreaking multiplies that effective lifespan while Mending repairs it from collected experience. Diamond gear is high tier, capable of handling the toughest blocks and mobs, and any diamond tool or armor piece can be upgraded to Netherite at a smithing table. Diamond Axe additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Netherite Axe. When enchanted, it can carry 9 different enchantments, including Efficiency, Sharpness, Smite, and Bane of Arthropods, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Diamond AxeCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Diamond Axe is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
Netherite AxeHow to Obtain
- Crafting
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Deals 9 attack damage but has a slower attack speed than swords. Strips logs when used on wood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Diamond Axe in Minecraft?
Diamond Axe is crafted at a Crafting Table using Diamond and Stick.
What is Diamond Axe used for?
Diamond Axe is a crafting ingredient used to make Netherite Axe.
How many Diamond Axe can you stack?
Diamond Axe does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Diamond Axe be enchanted?
Yes. Diamond Axe can be enchanted with Efficiency, Sharpness, Smite, Bane of Arthropods, Unbreaking, Mending, Fortune, Silk Touch, and Curse of Vanishing. Apply these at an enchanting table, with enchanted books on an anvil, or through villager trades.
How much durability does Diamond Axe have?
Diamond Axe has 1561 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 1561 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Diamond Axe added to Minecraft?
Diamond Axe was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.