IronSwordMinecraft
Enchanted Iron Sword | Java Edition (JE) & Bedrock Edition (BE)
enchantment list
| category | name | description | methods | max level | incompatible with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damage | Sharpness | Increases attack damage dealt to mobs |   | 5 | SmiteBane of Arthropods |
| Smite | Increases attack damage against undead mobs (zombies, skeletons, wither skeletons, zombie pigmen, drowned, husks, strays, phantoms, withers, and zoglins) | | 5 | SharpnessBane of Arthropods | |
| Bane of Arthropods | Increases attack damage against arthropods (spiders, cave spiders, silverfish, endermites, and bees) | | 5 | SharpnessSmite | |
| Fire Aspect | Sets target on fire | | 2 | — | |
| Sweeping Edge | Increases damage of sweep attack | | 3 | — | |
| Durability | Unbreaking | Increases item durability by reducing the chance of durability loss when used | | 3 | — |
| Mending | Uses XP to mend your tools, weapons and armor | | 1 | — | |
| Interaction | Knockback | Increases knockback dealt to enemies | | 2 | — |
| Loot | Looting | Increases amount of loot dropped when mob is killed (does not work on experience orbs) | | 3 | — |
| Curse | Curse of Vanishing | Item disappears instead of dropping on the ground when you die (cannot be removed except by dying or using a grindstone) | | 1 | — |
Reliable Iron Blade
An iron sword is the go-to weapon for caves and overworld travel, with solid durability and easy repairs using iron ingots.
Best Enchantments for Iron Sword
• Situational
Useful for specific scenarios or playstyles:
Useful for cooking meat drops, but can be annoying in some situations
Better than Sharpness against zombies, skeletons, and wither
Rarely recommended due to limited mob types
Can make combat harder by pushing enemies away
How to enchant a Iron sword in minecraft
• Enchanting Table
The enchanting table is the primary method for enchanting a Iron Sword in survival mode. Best for applying random enchantments using lapis lazuli and experience levels. Place bookshelves around the table (up to 15) to unlock higher-level enchantments. The enchantments offered are random but influenced by the item type and enchantment level chosen.
• Anvil
An anvil allows you to combine enchanted books with your Iron Sword or merge two enchanted items together. Best for precise control over which enchantments to apply and combining multiple enchantments on your Iron Sword. Requires experience levels and becomes more expensive with each use due to the prior work penalty. Essential for creating highly enchanted items.
Enchanted books can be found in loot chests, obtained through fishing, or traded from librarian villagers. Best source for specific enchantments you need for your Iron Sword, especially rare ones like Mending. Use an anvil to apply the book's enchantment to your Iron Sword. Trading with librarians is the most reliable way to get the exact enchantments you want.
How to enchant a Iron sword in minecraft with command
The /give command allows you to instantly give a Iron Sword with specific enchantments to yourself or other players. Best used when you need precise control over enchantment levels, want to bypass survival limitations, or need to create a Iron Sword that would be impossible through normal gameplay. Ideal for creative mode, map making, and testing specific enchantment combinations.
/give <player> <item> [amount]
/give @p iron_sword 1
@p targets the nearest player
@s targets yourself
Replace '<player>' with your player name or use a target selector
Select an enchantment from the table above
Choose a level from the table above (maximum level varies by enchantment)
The /enchant command applies a single enchantment to the Iron Sword held in a player's main hand. Best used for quick, single-enchantment additions in survival or creative mode. Unlike /give, it only works on a Iron Sword already in the player's inventory and can only add one enchantment at a time, making it ideal for simple enchanting tasks or when you want to maintain the item's existing properties.
/enchant <player> <enchantment> [level]
/enchant @s sharpness 5
@s targets yourself
@p targets the nearest player
Replace '<player>' with your player name or use a target selector
Select an enchantment from the table above
Choose a level from the table above (maximum level varies by enchantment)