Netherite Sword is the strongest weapon in Minecraft, dealing 8 damage. It is crafted by upgrading a diamond sword with a netherite ingot in a smithing table.
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How to Get Netherite Sword
Finding Netherite Sword
Netherite Sword cannot be crafted at a crafting table. It must be obtained through normal gameplay.
More Ways to Get It
Upgrade a diamond sword at a smithing table with a netherite ingot and the required Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template. It is an upgrade, not a separate shaped crafting recipe.
Craft or obtain a Diamond Sword.
Find a Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template and prepare a Netherite Ingot.
Use a Smithing Table to combine the diamond sword, template, and ingot.
Quick answer: The modern Java item ID is minecraft:netherite_sword. It is made by upgrading a diamond sword at a smithing table; it is not crafted as a separate shaped recipe.
What you need before upgrading
Prepare a diamond sword, a netherite ingot, and the Netherite Upgrade Smithing Template required by current Java Edition. The template is part of the upgrade process, so a diamond sword and ingot alone are not enough for the modern recipe.
Use the smithing table only after deciding which diamond sword to keep. If you have a preferred enchanted sword, upgrading that item preserves the reason you chose it in the first place.
Why the upgrade path matters
The Netherite Sword page is a better answer for players searching for the finished item or its command. The Diamond Sword page is the better starting point for players who still need the base weapon. Keeping this distinction clear makes it easier to follow the crafting path without treating netherite as a standalone early-game recipe.
For creative testing, use the give command above to receive the finished sword directly. For survival, use the linked diamond sword, netherite ingot, and smithing table pages to work through the upgrade materials.
Netherite Sword Command Examples
Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:netherite_sword 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:netherite_sword 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:netherite_sword 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:netherite_sword
Compatible Enchantments for Netherite Sword
Netherite Sword can receive these enchantments from an enchanting table or anvil. Some of them are mutually exclusive; each enchantment page lists its incompatible partners.
Use enchantments to tailor a sword for combat or loot gathering.
Netherite Sword FAQ
What is the item ID for Netherite Sword?
The item ID for Netherite Sword is minecraft:netherite_sword. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
How do I give myself Netherite Sword in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:netherite_sword 1 to give the nearest player one Netherite Sword. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Netherite Sword can stack in one slot?
Netherite Sword stacks up to 1 per inventory slot.
Why can’t I craft a netherite sword directly?
Current Java Edition uses a smithing upgrade workflow. Start with a diamond sword and combine it with the required netherite materials at a smithing table instead of using a shaped crafting recipe.
How durable is Netherite Sword?
Netherite Sword has a maximum durability of 2031, so it survives 2031 uses before breaking.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .
