Smite Enchantment in Minecraft
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Smite adds extra damage against undead mobs such as zombies and skeletons. Its maximum level is Smite V and it goes on swords.
- Max level
- V
- Goes on
- Swords
- Treasure only
- No
- Curse
- No
What does Smite do?
Adds extra damage against undead mobs such as zombies and skeletons.
How to get Smite
- ✨ From an enchanting table.
- 📚 As an enchanted book from librarian villagers.
- 🧭 On enchanted books in chest loot and from fishing.
- 🔨 Combine an enchanted book with your item on an anvil.
Enchantments that conflict with Smite
Smite cannot be combined on the same item with Bane of Arthropods, Breach, Density, Impaling or Sharpness.
Items that can have Smite
- Wooden Sword
- Wooden Axe
- Copper Sword
- Copper Axe
- Stone Sword
- Stone Axe
- Golden Sword
- Golden Axe
- Iron Sword
- Iron Axe
- Diamond Sword
- Diamond Axe
- Netherite Sword
- Netherite Axe
- Mace
- Wooden Spear
- Stone Spear
- Copper Spear
- Iron Spear
- Golden Spear
- Diamond Spear
- Netherite Spear
Rarity weight: 5 — fairly common.
Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
What does Smite do in Minecraft?
Adds extra damage against undead mobs such as zombies and skeletons.
What is the max level of Smite?
The highest level is Smite V.
Can you combine Smite with other enchantments?
Not with Bane of Arthropods, Breach, Density, Impaling or Sharpness.