Iron Sword in Minecraft
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To craft Iron Sword, combine 2 Iron Ingot and 1 Stick in a crafting table.
- Type
- Tool / gear
- Stack size
- Does not stack
- Craftable
- Yes
- Durability
- 250
How to craft Iron Sword
You need a crafting table for this recipe. Place the ingredients exactly as shown.
| Iron Ingot | ||
| Iron Ingot | ||
| Stick |
Durability and repair
Iron Sword has 250 durability — that is how many uses it lasts before it breaks. You can repair it on an anvil with Iron Ingot. The Unbreaking and Mending enchantments make it last much longer.
Best enchantments for Iron Sword
Iron Sword can take these enchantments: Bane of Arthropods, Curse of Vanishing, Fire Aspect, Knockback, Looting, Mending, Sharpness, Smite, Sweeping Edge, Unbreaking.
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
How do you craft Iron Sword in Minecraft?
Combine 2 Iron Ingot and 1 Stick in a crafting table.
How much durability does Iron Sword have?
Iron Sword has 250 durability in Java Edition.
What enchantments can go on Iron Sword?
10 enchantments, including Bane of Arthropods, Curse of Vanishing, Fire Aspect and Knockback.