Enchant Knockback 2

Add Knockback II to a held sword to push mobs back harder

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Applies Knockback II (the vanilla maximum) to the sword you are holding, sending struck mobs and players flying farther on hit. Useful for creating distance in PvP or knocking mobs off ledges. Hold the sword before running the command.

/enchant @s knockback 2

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Hold the sword you want to enchant.
Run /enchant @s knockback 2.
Hit a mob — it gets launched back much farther.

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