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How to Craft Iron Sword in Minecraft

The Iron Sword deals 6 attack damage and has 250 durability. A reliable mid-game weapon.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
Iron IngotIron Ingo...
StickStick
Iron SwordIron Swor...Iron Sword

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Iron Ingot2Smelt iron ore
Stick1Craft from planks

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Iron Ingot in: row 1, column 2; row 2, column 2.
  4. Place Stick in: row 3, column 2.
  5. Collect your Iron Sword from the output slot.

Uses for Iron Sword

  • Melee combat
  • Mob farming

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Iron Sword on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Iron Sword?
You need 2 Iron Ingot, 1 Stick. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Iron Sword does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Iron Sword per craft.
What is Iron Sword used for?
Melee combat. Mob farming.
What version of Minecraft added Iron Sword?
Iron Sword was added in Minecraft Alpha.

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