Enchant Sweeping Edge 3 (Java Only)

Add Sweeping Edge III to a sword for stronger sweep attacks

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

Applies Sweeping Edge III (the vanilla maximum) to the sword you are holding, increasing the damage dealt by the sweep attack that hits multiple mobs at once. Sweeping Edge is a Java-exclusive enchantment because Bedrock has no sweep attack mechanic. Hold the sword before running the command.

/enchant @s sweeping_edge 3

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

How to use

Open chat (T on Java).
Hold the sword you want to enchant.
Run /enchant @s sweeping_edge 3.
Swing into a group of mobs — the sweep hit deals much more damage.

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