How to Craft Netherite Sword in Minecraft

The Netherite Sword deals 8 attack damage with 2031 durability. It does not burn in lava and has knockback resistance.

Overview

The Netherite Sword deals 8 attack damage with 2031 durability. It does not burn in lava and has knockback resistance. Netherite Sword is made at a Smithing Table by combining a template, a base item, and an upgrade material. A Smithing Table applies upgrade templates. In 1.21 it is the only way to apply the Netherite Upgrade and the armor trim templates, and it never consumes the diamond gear's enchantments.

The recipe was added in Minecraft 1.16 and still works the same way in version 1.21. Each craft yields a single Netherite Sword.

The materials come together from a few sources: you will be working with netherite upgrade template (found in bastion remnants), netherite ingot (craft from netherite scraps and gold ingots), and diamond sword (craft from diamonds and stick). If any of those are not already in your stores, gather them first, because the craft itself takes only a moment once everything is in the grid. With the ingredients on hand and a Smithing Table placed, Netherite Sword is one of the quicker things to add to your inventory.

Crafting Recipe

Smithing Table

Netherite Sword

Materials Needed

Item	Amount	Where to Find
Netherite Upgrade Template	1	Found in bastion remnants
Netherite Ingot	1	Craft from netherite scraps and gold ingots
Diamond Sword	1	Craft from diamonds and stick

To make Netherite Sword you will gather Netherite Upgrade Template (found in bastion remnants), Netherite Ingot (craft from netherite scraps and gold ingots), and Diamond Sword (craft from diamonds and stick). Lining these up before you open the Smithing Table saves a trip back to storage, especially if you plan to craft several at once.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open your Smithing Table interface.
Place the Netherite Upgrade Template in the first slot.
Place the Diamond Sword in the second slot.
Place the Netherite Ingot in the third slot.
Collect your Netherite Sword from the output slot.

Tips & Notes

Upgrading at a Smithing Table keeps every enchantment on the base item, so always enchant your diamond gear to the level you want before applying the netherite upgrade.

Uses for Netherite Sword

Best melee weapon
Deals 8 damage
Does not burn in lava

How Netherite Sword Fits Your World

Weapons in 1.21 cover both melee and ranged combat. Swords apply a sweeping attack to nearby mobs and benefit from Sharpness and Looting, while bows and crossbows let you fire from a safe distance, and the new mace deals damage that scales with how far you fall onto a target. Choosing the right weapon for a fight is often the difference between trading blows and ending it in one hit. For Netherite Sword specifically, that means it is most valuable for best melee weapon, deals 8 damage, and does not burn in lava.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Netherite Sword?

You need 1 Netherite Upgrade Template, 1 Netherite Ingot, 1 Diamond Sword, made at a Smithing Table. Gather all of the materials first, then place them following the recipe above to produce the Netherite Sword.

How many Netherite Sword does the recipe produce?

The recipe produces a single Netherite Sword per craft.

What is Netherite Sword used for?

Netherite Sword is used for several things: Best melee weapon; Deals 8 damage; Does not burn in lava.

What version of Minecraft added Netherite Sword?

Netherite Sword was added in Minecraft 1.16 and works the same way in the current 1.21 release. Recipes for it are identical across Java and Bedrock Edition unless noted otherwise.

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