Sweeping Edge
Sweeping Edge is a Minecraft enchantment for Swords with a max level of III. At level III: Sweep attacks deal 75% of the hit's damage. It conflicts with None. Below: exactly what it does at every level, the items it goes on, how to get it and its anvil cost (Java 26.3).
- Max level
- III
- Goes on
- Swords
- Rarity
- Rareweight 2
- Conflicts
- None
- Anvil cost
- 2 per level from a book
- How to get
- Enchanting table
What Sweeping Edge does
Game dataSweep attacks deal a bigger share of the hit's damage: 50%, 67% and 75%.
| Level | Effect | Table levels | Librarian price |
|---|---|---|---|
| I |
| 5–20 | 5–19 emeralds |
| II |
| 14–29 | 8–32 emeralds |
| III |
| 23–38 | 11–45 emeralds |
Table levels are the modified enchanting levels that can roll each level of Sweeping Edge; a full table (15 bookshelves) offers up to level 30.
Items Sweeping Edge goes on
7 items can carry Sweeping Edge (through an anvil).
Plan the cheapest anvil order for Sweeping Edge
Pick an item and the enchanted books you have: the Enchant Planner tries every anvil order with Java Edition’s rules and shows the cheapest one where no step costs 40 levels or more. Save loadouts and keep them one click away while you play.
- Cheapest anvil order, step by step
- Prior work penalty included
- Saved enchant loadouts
What Sweeping Edge can't be combined with
Sweeping Edge works with every other enchantment its item can take.
How to get Sweeping Edge
TableTrade
Enchanting table
Can roll at an enchanting table; levels up to III need high enchanting levels, so fill the table with bookshelves.
Librarian villagers
Librarians can sell Sweeping Edge books; level III costs 11–45 emeralds plus a book.
Loot & fishing
Appears on enchanted books and gear in chests, from fishing and on mob equipment.
Sweeping Edge anvil cost
CalculatedXP levels Sweeping Edge adds to an anvil step, from a book or from another enchanted item.
| Level | From a book | From an item |
|---|---|---|
| I | 2 levels | 4 levels |
| II | 4 levels | 8 levels |
| III | 6 levels | 12 levels |
Every anvil use also adds the items' prior-work penalty, so merge order matters. Enchant order calculator →
Sweeping Edge command
Hold a compatible item and run this with cheats on:
/enchant @s minecraft:sweeping_edge 3Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Sweeping Edge goes on Swords and has a max level of III. At its best it gives: Sweep attacks deal 75% of the hit's damage. It combines with every other enchantment. Roll it at an enchanting table or buy the book from a librarian.
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Sweeping Edge FAQ (Java 26.3)
What is the max level of Sweeping Edge?
Sweeping Edge goes up to level III in Minecraft Java 26.3.
What does Sweeping Edge do?
Sweep attacks deal a bigger share of the hit's damage: 50%, 67% and 75%.
What can you put Sweeping Edge on?
Swords: Wooden Sword, Stone Sword, Copper Sword, Iron Sword, Golden Sword, Diamond Sword, Netherite Sword.
What can't Sweeping Edge be combined with?
Nothing: Sweeping Edge combines with every other enchantment its item can take.
How do you get Sweeping Edge?
From an enchanting table, a librarian villager or enchanted books in loot.
How much does a Sweeping Edge book cost from a librarian?
A level III book costs 11–45 emeralds plus a book.