Iron Sword
A mid-tier sword that deals 6 attack damage and has 250 durability. A reliable mid-game melee weapon.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability250
Category
CategoryWeapons
Version Added
Version AddedAlpha
Item ID
Item IDiron_sword
Overview
Iron Sword is a weapon in the Weapons category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it, trading with villagers, and chest loot. It cannot be stacked, so each Iron Sword occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 250 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, Iron Sword sits alongside 11 other Weapons entries, each with its own page. Its 250-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. Iron is the dependable mid-game material, striking a practical balance between durability and performance that makes it the workhorse choice for most players. 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
Iron SwordCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Trading
- Chest loot
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Iron Sword in Minecraft?
Iron Sword is crafted at a Crafting Table using Iron Ingot and Stick. It can also be obtained through trading with villagers and chest loot.
What is Iron Sword used for?
Iron Sword is used in combat. A mid-tier sword that deals 6 attack damage and has 250 durability. A reliable mid-game melee weapon.
How many Iron Sword can you stack?
Iron Sword does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Iron Sword be enchanted?
Yes. Iron 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 Iron Sword have?
Iron Sword has 250 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 250 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Iron Sword added to Minecraft?
Iron Sword was added in the early Alpha development period and remains part of the Weapons category in the current 1.21 release.