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Have you ever come to a point where you want to defeat mobs in Minecraft but can’t decide which tool to use? If you did, then you came to the right place! You’ll find out everything a gamer should know about the Minecraft axe and sword in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read on to learn more about axe vs sword in Minecraft bedrock<\/strong> and Java editions <\/strong>and how the two weapons compare in different aspects. We\u2019ll also cover the most powerful weapon in Minecraft. Without further ado, let\u2019s get right into it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You may also be interested in our comparison of which is better between Smite and Sharpness in Minecraft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do With an Axe in Minecraft?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can chop wooden items faster and destroy things using an axe in Minecraft. An axe can break a woodblock twice as quickly as a hand. It can also be used when attacking players, iron golems, and villagers. You can also expose an opponent to more damage by disabling their shield during an attack. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must sprint to do more damage when using an axe as a weapon. Therefore, don\u2019t be afraid to unleash the inner Viking in you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do With a Sword in Minecraft?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use a sword in Minecraft to kill mobs, deal damage in melee, or break blocks in creative mode faster than you would by hand. Swords are also ideal for cutting Bamboo, Cobwebs, Hay Bales, Leaves, Melons, Pumpkins, and Cocoa Beans. You can also attack and instantly destroy a boat or minecart with a sword. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sword is also an excellent choice for destroying things that fists can\u2019t instantly break. However, this will make your sword lose durability by 2. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Axe vs Sword in Minecraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at the most notable Minecraft axe vs. sword differences in durability, speed, cost, and types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Durability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Both axes and swords of the same material have similar durability. For example, a stone sword and a Minecraft stone axe all have a durability of 132. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference is when you hit an enemy, a stone sword loses one durability while a stone axe’s durability decreases by 2. Hence, an axe will break much faster. When you use an axe as a weapon, its durability diminishes more quickly than a sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we compare Minecraft axes vs swords in terms of speed, swords have a faster swing. A diamond sword, for instance, has a striking speed of 1.6 seconds in Minecraft Java edition. All the swords take roughly 0.63 seconds to recover, which is faster than all axes’ recovery times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Java Edition, a diamond axe attack speed is 1.0 seconds but takes 1 second, equivalent to 20 game sticks, to recover. This makes a sword faster than a Minecraft axe when it comes to speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is a table showing Minecraft axes recovery speed based on material: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Axe Recovery Speed Table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Material<\/strong><\/td>Recovery Speed<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Diamond<\/td>1 second<\/td><\/tr>
Iron<\/td>1.11 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Wooden<\/td>1.25 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Stone<\/td>1.25 seconds<\/td><\/tr>
Gold<\/td>1 second<\/td><\/tr>
Netherite<\/td>1 second<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Crafting Materials (Cost)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Making a sword in Minecraft requires a stick and two planks in a crafting grid, except the netherite sword. The planks could be cobblestone, diamond, iron ingots, or gold ingots. In simple terms, a sword requires two resources and one stick. For instance, you\u2019ll need a stick and two iron ingots to make an iron sword.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Axes are more costly than swords cause they require more crafting materials. To make an axe in Minecraft<\/a>, you\u2019ll need two sticks and three planks: gold or iron ingots, diamonds, or cobblestone blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about crafting a sword in Minecraft<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

4. Enchantments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we look at enchantments, swords have better combat enchantments, which can be used to argue it is better to use a sword than an axe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some combat enchantments players get in a sword: <\/p>\n\n\n\n