Increases melee damage.
Works on: Sword, Axe, Spear
Edition: Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x
Dedicated enchant page - Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x
Sharpness in Minecraft
Increases melee damage. The best all-purpose damage enchant for a main sword and often the safest one-weapon choice.
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The best all-purpose damage enchant for a main sword and often the safest one-weapon choice.
Incompatible with: Bane of Arthropods, Smite
FAQ
What does Sharpness do?
Increases melee damage. The best all-purpose damage enchant for a main sword and often the safest one-weapon choice.
Which items can use Sharpness?
Sword, Axe, Spear
What conflicts with Sharpness?
Bane of Arthropods, Smite
Is Sharpness different between Java and Bedrock?
This enchant exists in both Java 26.x and Bedrock 26.x. If behavior differs, the effect summary and calculator notes cover that. Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x.
Related resources
Bane of Arthropods
MeleeIncreases damage against arthropods and slows them.
Smite
MeleeIncreases damage against undead mobs.
Fire Aspect
MeleeSets targets on fire.
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