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Dedicated enchant page - Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x

Smite in Minecraft

Increases damage against undead mobs. Stronger than Sharpness against undead, but too narrow for a single main weapon; better on a dedicated farm sword.

Max level V
Works on Sword, Axe, Mace, Spear
Incompatible with Bane of Arthropods, Sharpness, Density, Breach
Category Melee

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What this enchant does

Increases damage against undead mobs.

Works on: Sword, Axe, Mace, Spear

Edition: Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x

When to use it

Stronger than Sharpness against undead, but too narrow for a single main weapon; better on a dedicated farm sword.

Incompatible with: Bane of Arthropods, Sharpness, Density, Breach

FAQ

What does Smite do?

Increases damage against undead mobs. Stronger than Sharpness against undead, but too narrow for a single main weapon; better on a dedicated farm sword.

Which items can use Smite?

Sword, Axe, Mace, Spear

What conflicts with Smite?

Bane of Arthropods, Sharpness, Density, Breach

Is Smite 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.

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