Diamond Sword
A powerful melee weapon dealing 7 base attack damage. The go-to weapon before obtaining netherite.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability1561
Category
CategoryTools
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDdiamond_sword
Overview
Diamond Sword is a tool in the Tools category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and End City chest loot. It cannot be stacked, so each Diamond Sword 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 Sword 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. When enchanted, it can carry 10 different enchantments, including Sharpness, Smite, Bane of Arthropods, and Knockback, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
Crafting Recipe
Diamond SwordCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- End City chest loot
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Deals 7 attack damage. Can be upgraded to netherite at a Smithing Table.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Diamond Sword in Minecraft?
Diamond Sword is crafted at a Crafting Table using Diamond and Stick. It can also be obtained through End City chest loot.
What is Diamond Sword used for?
Diamond Sword is a tool used to harvest blocks faster and gather resources. A powerful melee weapon dealing 7 base attack damage. The go-to weapon before obtaining netherite.
How many Diamond Sword can you stack?
Diamond Sword does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Diamond Sword be enchanted?
Yes. Diamond Sword can be enchanted with Sharpness, Smite, Bane of Arthropods, Knockback, Fire Aspect, Looting, Sweeping Edge, Unbreaking, Mending, 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 Sword have?
Diamond Sword 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 Sword added to Minecraft?
Diamond Sword was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Tools category in the current 1.21 release.