Increases damage against undead mobs.
Works on: Sword, Axe, Mace, Spear
Edition: Java 26.x / Bedrock 26.x
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.
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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.
Related resources
Bane of Arthropods
MeleeIncreases damage against arthropods and slows them.
Fire Aspect
MeleeSets targets on fire.
Sharpness
MeleeIncreases melee damage.
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