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Golden Sword
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Golden Sword item in Minecraft

Present since 1.0 or earlier Stack size: 1

The Golden Sword is a sword, the standard melee weapon: quicker than an axe, with a sweeping attack that hits several mobs at once. Made from gold ingots, it deals only 4 damage and breaks after 32 hits, but it takes the best enchantments. It works like every other sword; the Iron Sword page explains sweeping attacks and enchantments.

It is made with the Crafting Table from Stick and 2 × Gold Ingot.

How to craft

Crafting tableCrafting table
Gold Ingot Gold Ingot Stick
Golden Sword

2 × Gold Ingot + Stick → Golden Sword

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How Golden Sword connects

20 links · from the 26.3 game data

Where to get it

Loot in structureschance per item drawn
Bastion RemnantChest · Bridge, Other chests7.7%
Nether FortressChest · Fortress chests6.4%
Ruined PortalChest · Portal chest3.8%

Advancements

Oh ShinyOh ShinyDistract Piglins with gold

Used to craft (1)

Tags

#minecraft:breaks_decorated_pots#minecraft:piglin_loved#minecraft:swords

Golden Sword · FAQ

How do you get Golden Sword in Minecraft?

At the Crafting Table: 1 × Stick and 2 × Gold Ingot give 1 × Golden Sword. It can be found as loot in Bastion Remnant, Nether Fortress and Ruined Portal.

What is Golden Sword used for in Minecraft?

It is the standard melee weapon, with sweeping attacks, and cuts cobwebs and bamboo. It is an ingredient in one recipe: Gold Nugget.

How much durability does Golden Sword have?

32 durability points: each use removes one, and it breaks when none are left. Mending and Unbreaking can extend it.

Does Golden Sword stack?

No: only one per inventory slot.

Which enchantments can you put on Golden Sword?

10 enchantments: Bane of Arthropods, Fire Aspect, Knockback, Looting, Mending, Sharpness, Smite, Sweeping Edge and 2 more.

Which advancements involve Golden Sword?

Oh Shiny (Distract Piglins with gold).