How to Make a Diamond Sword in Minecraft

Guide Java Bedrock

Quick answer: Craft a diamond sword with 2 diamonds above 1 stick. It deals 7 damage in Java and 8 in Bedrock, has 1561 durability in Java (1562 in Bedrock), and can be upgraded to netherite at a smithing table.

What you need

2 diamonds
1 stick

Step by step

Mine 2 diamonds and get 1 stick.
Craft the sword: 1 diamond in the top center, 1 diamond in the middle center and 1 stick in the bottom center.
Fight: base damage is 7 in Java and 8 in Bedrock. In Java the attack speed is 1.6 (0.625 seconds per swing), and sweep attacks deal 1 damage to nearby targets before Sweeping Edge.
Enchant it: Sharpness adds damage, and its extra damage depends on the level. Enchantability is 10.
A sword breaks some blocks faster, like cobwebs and bamboo, but each such block costs 2 durability.
Find one instead: bastion remnant treasure chests (15.2% in Java), enchanted ones in end city chests (12.7%), or a master weaponsmith sells an enchanted one for 13 to 27 emeralds.
Upgrade it at a smithing table with a netherite upgrade and a netherite ingot to get a netherite sword.

Java vs Bedrock

Base damage is 7 in Java and 8 in Bedrock. Durability is 1561 in Java and 1562 in Bedrock. Attack speed and sweep damage are Java only. Bastion chest chance is 15.2% in Java and 16.6% in Bedrock.

Versions: Describes the current Java and Bedrock releases. See the edition note above for differences.

Frequently asked questions

How much damage does a diamond sword do?

7 in Java and 8 in Bedrock, before enchantments.

How durable is it?

1561 uses in Java and 1562 in Bedrock.

Where can I find one?

In bastion remnant treasure chests, enchanted in end city chests, or from a master weaponsmith.

Can I upgrade it?

Yes. Use a smithing table with a netherite upgrade and a netherite ingot.