Smite is an enchantment in Minecraft, that is a bit complicated at first as its less straightforward than say fire. However once you incorporate the smite enchantment into your build. To being the smite enchantment is supported on all platforms and versions of Minecraft so no matter what you will have access to this enchantment.
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Smite enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
- The smite effect deals an extra 2.5 damage per level for every hit. It can have a power level of up to V, leading up to 12.5 (x 6.25) extra damage to an undead mob, non-critical hit. You cannot combine smite with bane of arthropods or sharpness. Sweeping Edge is an enchantment for swords Java edition only.
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Supported Platforms
The Smite enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
| Xbox 360 | Yes |
| Xbox One | Yes |
| PS3 | Yes |
| PS4 | Yes |
| Wii U | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch | Yes |
| Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
| Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Background
The Smite enchantment increases your attack damage against undead mobs such as skeletons, wither skeletons, zombies, zombified piglins, drowneds, and wither bosses.
You can add the Smite enchantment to any sword or axe using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then use the enchanted sword/axe to fight an undead mob and see just how quickly you can kill it!!
The maximum level for the Smite enchantment is Level 5. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Smite V. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Smite |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Smite I) |
| Max Level | Level 5 (Smite V) |
| Description | Increases your attack damage against undead mobs such as skeletons, wither skeletons, zombies, zombified piglins, drowneds, and wither bosses |
| Applies To | Swords Axes |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Incompatible Enchantments
In Minecraft, the Smite enchantment can not be combined with the following enchantments:
Items to Enchant with Smite
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Smite:
Hold the Enchanted Sword/Axe
Once you have a sword or axe that is enchanted with Smite, you need to hold the enchanted item in your hand. You will not gain the improved attack damage against the undead mobs until the item is held in your hand and used.
Now attack with your enchanted sword and see how quickly you kill zombies and other undead mobs!!
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Smite enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
In Minecraft, Smite has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) | Max Level | Minecraft ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smite (smite) | V | 17 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) | |
| Smite (smite) | V | 10 | Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.16.0 |
| Smite (smite) | V | 10 | Xbox One | 1.4.0 |
| Smite (smite) | V | 10 | PS4 | 1.14.0 |
| Smite (smite) | V | 10 | Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 |
| Smite (smite) | V | 10 | Windows 10 Edition | 0.16.0 |
| Smite (smite) | V | 10 | Education Edition | 1.0 |
Definitions
- Enchantment is what the enchantment is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value used in the /enchant command.
- Max Level is the maximum level that you can apply for this enchantment.
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the enchantment.
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version is the Minecraft version number that the enchantment was introduced for the name and ID, if applicable.
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Smite
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Enchant Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Smite I:
Smite II:
Smite III:
Smite IV:
Smite V:
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Smite I:
Smite II:
Smite III:
Smite IV:
Smite V:
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
Smite I:
Smite II:
Smite III:
Smite IV:
Smite V:
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
Smite Minecraft Enchantment
Smite I:
Smite II:
Smite III:
Smite IV:
Smite V:
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
Smite I:
Smite Minecraft Cz
Smite II:
Smite III:
Smite IV:
Smite V:
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Smite I:
Smite Minecraft Sword
Smite II:
Smite Minecraft Command
Smite III:
Smite IV:
Smite V:
Smite Minecraft Meaning
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Education Edition
Smite I:
Smite II:
Smite Minecraft Mobs
Smite III:
Smite IV:
Smite V:
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Other Enchantments
There are other enchantments in Minecraft such as: