Knockback
Max level IIJavaBedrock
Quick answer: Adds about 2.6 blocks of horizontal knockback per level to your melee hits (Knockback II = about 6.7 blocks in total, against 1.6 without it).
Applies to
Swords.
How to get Knockback
- Enchanting table (both levels)
- Enchanted books from loot, fishing and librarian villagers
- Combine in an anvil
Best uses
Useful for keeping creepers at distance. Many players skip it on their main sword because it knocks mobs out of combo range and makes chaining hits harder.
Related: Fire AspectSharpnessUnbreaking