
Iron Sword
Iron Sword is crafted at a Crafting Table from 2× Iron Ingot, 1× Stick. Its ID is minecraft:iron_sword and it stacks to 1. Every recipe, use and drop chance below comes from the Java 26.3 game files.
- ID
- iron_sword
- Made at
- Crafting Table2× Iron Ingot, 1× Stick
- Found in
- Village chest: weaponsmith house22.9%
- Stack size
- 1
- Durability
- 250
- Attack damage
- 61.6 attacks/s
How to make Iron Sword
Game dataThe recipe exactly as it appears in the game. Hover or tap an ingredient to see its name.
Iron Ingot
Iron Ingot
Stick
Iron SwordIron Sword stats
Game data- Attack Damage
- 6



- Attack Speed
- 1.6 full charge every 0.63 s
- Durability
- 250
- Mining speed
- 15
- Enchantability
- 14
- Repaired with
- Iron Ingot
- Stack size
- 1
Plan Iron Sword in the Crafting Planner
Every item, block and recipe from the game files in one window beside the game. Add what you want to craft and the Crafting Planner adds up every raw material you need, saved as a shopping list.
- Every recipe and drop source
- Raw materials added up for you
- Saved shopping lists

Where to find Iron Sword
CalculatedEvery mob, chest, block and villager that gives Iron Sword, with the exact chance per kill, chest or trade.
| Source | How | Chance | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Chambers mob gear (melee) | Mob equipment | 85.7% | 1 |
| Village chest: weaponsmith house | Chest loot | 22.9% | 1–8 |
| Bastion Remnant | Chest loot | 19% | 1–2 |
| Buried Treasure | Chest loot | 16.7% | 1 |
| End City | Chest loot | 12.7% | 1–6 |
| Stronghold | Chest loot | 11.9% | 1–3 |
| Weaponsmith | Villager trade Novice | 2× Emerald | 1 |
Enchantments for Iron Sword
10 enchantments can go on Iron Sword (anvil or enchanting table).
Advancements
Monster Hunter
Kill any hostile monster
Iron Sword ID and give command
The item ID is minecraft:iron_sword. Paste this in chat (cheats on) to get one:
/give @p minecraft:iron_swordIron Sword in other languages
| English | Iron Sword |
|---|---|
| French (France) | Épée en fer |
| European Spanish | Espada de hierro |
| German (Germany) | Eisenschwert |
| Korean (South Korea) | 철 검 |
| Polish (Poland) | Żelazny miecz |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Espada de Ferro |
| Turkish (Türkiye) | Demir Kılıç |
| Chinese (China) | 铁剑 |
| Vietnamese (Vietnam) | Kiếm sắt |
| Japanese (Japan) | 鉄の剣 |
| Russian (Russia) | Железный меч |
| Thai (Thailand) | ดาบเหล็ก |
| Italian (Italy) | Spada di ferro |
| Czech (Czechia) | Železný meč |
| Arabic (United Arab Emirates) | سيف حديدي |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 鐵劍 |
| Indonesian (Indonesia) | Pedang Besi |
Data: Minecraft Java Edition 26.3 game files. How we source this
Iron Sword is crafted at a Crafting Table from 2× Iron Ingot, 1× Stick. It's used in 2 other recipes. One villager trade also gives it.
See Also
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Iron Sword FAQ (Java 26.3)
How do you make Iron Sword in Minecraft?
Put 2× Iron Ingot, 1× Stick in a crafting table in the pattern shown above; it makes 1.
Where can you find Iron Sword in Minecraft?
Iron Sword is in the chests of: Village chest: weaponsmith house, Bastion Remnant, Buried Treasure, End City.
What is Iron Sword used for in Minecraft?
Iron Sword is an ingredient in 2 recipes, including Iron Nugget.
What is the item ID of Iron Sword?
The ID is minecraft:iron_sword. Use /give @p minecraft:iron_sword to get one with cheats enabled.
How much durability does Iron Sword have?
Iron Sword has 250 durability in Java Edition 26.3; Unbreaking and Mending make it last longer.