Related enchantments and lists
- All Minecraft enchantment IDs — the full searchable list.
- Bane of Arthropods — another weapon enchantment.
- Minecraft item IDs — find the item to enchant.
Smite Enchantment ID (minecraft:smite)
Smite is a Minecraft Java Edition enchantment in the weapon group, with a maximum level of V.
Namespaced enchantment ID
minecraft:smite
Smite Facts
Maximum levelV (5)
Applies toweapon
CurseNo
Treasure-onlyNo
Legacy ID (1.12.2)17
Enchanting tableCan appear
Librarian tradeCan be traded
/enchant Command for Smite
Hold a valid item in your main hand, then run (Java Edition 1.13+; the level is optional and defaults to 1):
/enchant @p minecraft:smite 5
This example applies the maximum level V. Levels above the maximum require an anvil or commands with NBT data.
Items That Can Have Smite
Smite applies to swords and axes. Items from the reviewed catalog in this group:
Smite Is Incompatible With
These enchantments cannot be on the same item as Smite (source: minecraft-data 1.21 registry):
Smite FAQ
What is the enchantment ID for Smite?
The enchantment ID for Smite is minecraft:smite. Java Edition 1.13+ commands such as /enchant use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 17.
What is the max level of Smite?
Smite goes up to level V (level 5). Run /enchant @p minecraft:smite 5 while holding a valid item to apply the maximum level.
What does Smite do in Minecraft?
Smite is an enchantment in the weapon group, applying to swords and axes. It can be applied up to level V.