Sweeping Edge in Minecraft
Raises sweep-attack damage to 50%, 67% and 75% of your sword damage at levels I, II and III. Java Edition only.
| Max level | III (3) |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Sword |
| How to get it | Enchanting table, anvil or loot |
| Conflicts with | Nothing |
| Anvil cost | 2 per level from a book · 4 per level from an enchanted item |
| Command | /enchant @s sweeping_edge 3 |
Is Sweeping Edge worth it?
Turns crowd control into real damage. Let the attack bar refill fully or the sweep will not trigger.
Getting Sweeping Edge onto your gear
You can roll Sweeping Edge straight from an enchanting table with 15 bookshelves, or trade for the book from a librarian villager. Applying it from a book costs 2 levels per level of the enchantment, before the anvil’s prior work penalty is added.
Work out the cheapest order for a full set with the Minecraft enchantment calculator — it will tell you which books to pair up first and flag any step that would trip the “Too Expensive” limit.
FAQ
What is the max level of Sweeping Edge?
Sweeping Edge goes up to level III in survival Minecraft.
What does Sweeping Edge do?
Raises sweep-attack damage to 50%, 67% and 75% of your sword damage at levels I, II and III. Java Edition only.
What does Sweeping Edge conflict with?
Sweeping Edge has no conflicts, so it can go on an item alongside anything else that item accepts.