Overview
Increased the damage of the sweeping attack that hits every mob around you when you swing a fully charged sword. Removed from Java Edition in 1.21.2, where sweeping damage became a property of the sword itself; existing enchanted swords keep it.
At maximum level: Sweeping Edge III raised sweep damage to 75% of the main hit.
How to get it: No longer obtainable in 1.21.2 and later. It survives only on swords enchanted before the change.
Properties
- Maximum level
- 3
- Type
- Standard
- From enchanting table
- Yes
- Villager trading
- Yes
- Weight
- 2
What it can be applied to
- Sword
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum level of Sweeping Edge?
Sweeping Edge goes up to level 3. Sweeping Edge III raised sweep damage to 75% of the main hit.
How do you get Sweeping Edge in Minecraft?
No longer obtainable in 1.21.2 and later. It survives only on swords enchanted before the change.
