Does a sword or axe do more damage?

An axe does 2 more damage than a sword would.
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Does an axe do more damage than a sword?

They deal more damage than swords, and a wooden axe has the same damage as a diamond sword. However, there are three drawbacks as a weapon: Attacking with an axe will cause it to take double durability damage. Like swords, they require an anvil to enchant with weapon-based enchantments.
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Which is better in a fight a sword or a axe?

Sword is better for mowing down infantry from horseback, or fighting a single opponent who's lightly armored. Axe is better for attacking a single opponent equipped with a shield, heavy armor, or both. It also depends on what type of sword or axe you're talking about.
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Why use an axe over a sword?

An axe holds two main advantages over a sword: (a) it is cheaper and easier to make, as only the axehead is made from metal, and (b) it can deliver a blow with greater force, which may be desirable if the foe is armoured.
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Is an axe stronger than a sword in real life?

A sword has better balance and more agility than an axe. It's a lot easier to parry and feint with a sword than an axe. The big exception is if you and your opponent are wearing armor. Most axes are going to fare better against an armored opponent than most swords.
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Minecraft: Sword vs Axe - Which is Better for Combat?



Is a Netherite axe worth it?

From what I have gathered, no, not even slightly. I got a netherite pickaxe and all it had was sliiightly more endurance than diamond. Breaks stuff just as fast as diamond. Plus the weapons are not worth it.
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Is axe or sword better bedrock?

The main usage of an Axe is to chop Wood, or to obtain Wooden items. It can also be used to battle Mobs, but it deals 1 less Damage point compared to a Sword made of the same material.
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What's the strongest weapon in Minecraft?

The Most Powerful Weapon in Minecraft – The Netherite Sword

This means that players don't move back if arrows hit them. Netherite was introduced as a material for players to upgrade their diamond weapons. The Netherite Sword is currently the most powerful weapon in Minecraft, with an 8 in damage.
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Do axes break armor faster?

Member. They do break it faster I fought a dude with an axe for the same time as u would with a sword and my armour when down to red when if I fought with a sword or would still be green.
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What deals the most damage in Minecraft?

Axes deal the most damage, but have a slower attack speed.
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How strong is Netherite sword?

In Minecraft, a netherite sword is a new weapon that was introduced in the Nether Update. The netherite sword will now be the strongest sword with +8 attack damage.
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How much damage do axe crits do?

Netherite axe deals 10 base damage (15 crit), and enchanted with Sharpness V, 13 points. A critical hit with enchanted axe will deal 18 points of damage.
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Can sharpness 5 be put on an axe?

Sharpness V can now be applied to a sword without the use of an anvil. × 0.625 damage per level; see Armor/Bedrock Edition § Enchantments for the effect of pre-1.9 Protection. Sharpness can now be applied to axes.
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What do I turn first in Netherite?

To turn your Diamond equipment into Netherite, you need to have one single Netherite Ingot. Use the Smithing Table, put your Diamond tool on the left-most square, and the ingot on the next. This will create a Netherite tool, which is stronger, faster, and more durable than anything Diamond.
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Does Netherite armor make you slower?

Since the Netherite armor is the new META I think it should be balanced by making you sink in water while wearing it. Full Netherite armor would make a player completely sink and unable to swim up.
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How do you get sharpness 1000?

The standard syntax in Minecraft to create a 1000+ Sharpness weapon is "/give @p <item>{Enchantments:[{id:sharpness,lvl:<number>}]}" placed in the game's chat window. This command can also be applied to other items that can receive a Sharpness enchantment, such as an axe.
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Is a diamond sword possible?

While it may be possible to create a sword shaped object from diamond it is simply too brittle to be used effectively. On a side note a sword of pure carbon would also lack the mass to be effective against a similar sized steel blade.
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Is a trident stronger than a diamond sword?

“You can both swing with it and throw it.” Tridents are pretty strong – they deal more melee damage than a diamond sword. But be aware that they have the durability of an iron one. So if you find a trident, you might want to keep it for special occasions.
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How do you make a 2x2 sword in Minecraft grid?

With Wood in your inventory, make Planks. With two Planks in your inventory, make Sticks. With one Stick and two Planks in your inventory, make a Wooden Sword from the Tools crafting section.
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Does looting give you more XP?

Enchantments Give You a Better Game Performance

Of course, looting doesn't give you XP, but it does provide you with a new window of opportunities. Therefore, use the Looting Enchantment in your weapons and let it work by itself.
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Can you upgrade iron to diamond?

smithing table could also be used to upgrade iron gear to diamond one, but you gonna need more than one diamond.
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Do axes break shields in bedrock?

Axes can disable shields.
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Can knockback go on an axe?

Knockback can now be applied to axes.
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