Golden Sword
A gold sword that deals 4 attack damage. It has the lowest durability but the highest enchantability of all swords.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability32
Category
CategoryWeapons
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDgolden_sword
Overview
Golden Sword is a weapon in the Weapons category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. It cannot be stacked, so each Golden Sword occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 32 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Golden Sword sits alongside 11 other Weapons entries, each with its own page. Its 32-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. Gold gear mines and attacks quickly and enchants exceptionally well, but its very low durability means it wears out fast compared with sturdier materials. 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
Golden SwordCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Can be used to barter with piglins by dropping it near them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Golden Sword in Minecraft?
Golden Sword is crafted at a Crafting Table using Gold Ingot and Stick.
What is Golden Sword used for?
Golden Sword is used in combat. A gold sword that deals 4 attack damage. It has the lowest durability but the highest enchantability of all swords.
How many Golden Sword can you stack?
Golden Sword does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Golden Sword be enchanted?
Yes. Golden 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 Golden Sword have?
Golden Sword has 32 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 32 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Golden Sword added to Minecraft?
Golden Sword was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Weapons category in the current 1.21 release.