Give Sharpness 1000 Sword (1.20.5+)

Get the classic maxed-out sharpness sword with modern data components

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

Gives a netherite sword with the maximum usable Sharpness level of 255. Old tutorials showing Sharpness 1000 with legacy {Enchantments:[...]} NBT are broken in 1.20.5+, where the data component system caps enchantment levels at 255. Expect enormous one-hit damage.

/give @p netherite_sword[enchantments={sharpness:255}]

54 characters

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

How to use

Open chat (T on Java).
Paste the command and press Enter.
Grab the sword and swing for instant high damage.

Related commands

Give Elytra

Get a pair of elytra wings

Give Dragon Egg

Get the dragon egg without having to chase it into a portal

Give 64 Firework Rockets (Flight 3)

Get elytra-boosting rockets with maximum flight duration

Give 64 Sponges

Get a stack of sponges for draining water

Give 64 Barrier Blocks

Get invisible unbreakable barrier blocks

Give Light Blocks

Get invisible light source blocks