Enchant Held Item with Sharpness V

Add Sharpness V to the sword or axe you are holding

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

Applies Sharpness V (maximum level) to whatever weapon you're holding — works on swords and axes. Sharpness V adds 3.5 damage per hit plus 0.5 per level, making it the most important melee enchantment for PvP and mob farming. Both editions support this identically.

/enchant @s sharpness 5

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Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: no
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Hold the sword or axe you want to enchant.
Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock) and paste the command.
Press Enter — Sharpness V is applied instantly.

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