Minecraft crafting guide
How to craft Diamond Sword in Minecraft
To craft a diamond sword in Minecraft, place 2× #Diamond Tool Materials, 1× Stick in the exact pattern on a crafting table to craft 1 diamond sword
Diamond Sword crafting recipe
Produces 1× Diamond Sword.




- This is a shaped recipe, meaning the items must be placed in this specific arrangement on the grid.
- Diamond Sword requires a crafting table to craft.
About the Diamond Sword
The Diamond Sword is a strong melee weapon and a big step up from iron. It hits hard, attacks at a decent speed, and lasts for many fights before it needs repair. It is the best sword you can craft before moving on to Netherite.
Key facts:
- Deals 7 melee damage in Java Edition.
- Has 1,561 durability.
- Works with most sword enchantments, including Sharpness, Fire Aspect, and Looting.
It is a reliable choice for caving, exploring, and defending your base.
How to get the Diamond Sword
The usual way to get one is to craft it. You need two diamonds and a stick. In a crafting table, place the stick in the bottom middle slot, one diamond above it, and the second diamond in the top middle slot. You can also find Diamond Swords in rare treasure chests in the End, but crafting is the simplest route.
Materials needed
Ingredient amounts for one craft, producing 1× Diamond Sword.
| Material | Per craft | Accepted items |
|---|---|---|
Any Diamond Tool Materials | 2 | 1 valid optionDiamond |
| 1 | Exact item |
Quantity table
Crafts are rounded up when a recipe produces more than one item.
| Wanted | Crafts | Produced | Any Diamond Tool Materials | Stick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 16 |
| 32 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| 64 | 64 | 64 | 128 | 64 |
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