Is an axe better than a sword in Minecraft?

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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Should I use a sword or axe in Minecraft?

Swords are better because if you are all geared up and deciding which tool is the best, an enchanted Netherite Axe or Sword, Swords do more knockback. You might think that would give an advantage for the Axe to strike, but the Sword can get Fire Aspect, and the Axe can't, so overall the Sword is a better weapon.
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Is an axe better than a sword in Minecraft 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 is the best weapon in Minecraft?

What are the best weapons in Minecraft?
  • Netherite Sword 8 (4 hearts) per strike, 12.8 DPS.
  • Netherite Axe 10 (5 hearts) per strike, 10 DPS.
  • Diamond Sword 7 (3.5 hearts) per strike, 11.2 DPS.
  • Diamond Axe 9 (4.5 hearts) per strike, 9 DPS.
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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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Minecraft: Sword vs Axe - Which is Better for Combat?



Is the axe the best weapon in Minecraft?

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.
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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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What Minecraft weapon does the most damage?

Axes deal the most damage, but have a slower attack speed.
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What is the best Minecraft arrow?

The Arrow of Weakness is the best arrow in Minecraft. This arrow reduces the enemy's attack power by -4 attack damage.
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What is the most powerful weapon in Minecraft 2022?

The best Weapon in Minecraft is the Axe, the Netherite Axe. A base Netherite Sword has an Attack stat of 8 while the Stone, Iron, & Diamond Axe have a base Attack stat of 9.
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Does axe beat sword?

For example, a sword has better reach and the weapon is generally faster than an axe. As such, it has the advantage. A spear doesn't care about the opponent having maneuverability, as it simply chases the poor swordsman down with it's superior range.
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Can you parry an axe?

Just making a point that you can parry some of the black knight great axe attacks.
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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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Is an axe better than a sword in real life?

For combat uses, the Ax is going to have better leverage and more pressure(and therefor more damage) on impact due to the smaller size of the blade but the same amount of force used when compared to the sword.
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How much damage does a Netherite axe do with sharpness 5?

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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How much damage do axes do in Minecraft?

Wooden and golden axes do three and a half hearts worth of damage, the other types do four. Stone and wood axes attack fastest, which diamond and gold have the lowest recovery time.
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Can you parry a mace with a sword?

Some weapons are made entirely of metal such as gothic maces and warhammers. So yes, it could be used to parry, there is a caveat however. The mass of the attacking weapon like a two handed sword, or halberd could probably knock it out of your sore and benumbed fingers.
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Can you parry Black Knight AXE?

Your stats will allow you to one-hand it. Kill the two skeletons above the black knight with astora sword (if you dont have the faith requirement you can still backstab/parry them for good damage) so they do not interfere.
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Can you parry Black Knight Greatsword?

All of his moves except the shield bash can be parried, but the consequences for failing to parry them are severe.
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Was the axe a good weapon?

Axes are a great counter to a weapon which is good at both: the longsword. A longsword is a fair bit chunkier than a rapier so its point, while nimble, is relatively easier to catch. Also, having more mass and two hands, it's generally very good at the bind. The axe is a good counter to these strengths.
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Are axes heavy?

The axe is no too big and not too heavy. It will often easily fit in your backpack. A trekking/forestry axe needs to be razor-sharp to remove a lot of material. The weight is usually between 1 and 1.5 kg.
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Why spears are better than swords?

It can sneak around shields and makes it easy to hit the head, torso, or lower leg with equal ease, again at the range. A spear can cut, slice, and thrust with extreme effectiveness. It can be used to beat swords and soldiers to the ground. It can even be thrown with deadly efficiency when balanced in the right hands.
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Can knockback go on an axe?

Knockback can now be applied to axes.
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