What Is The Sweeping Edge Enchantment In Minecraft?

Learn all about the Sweeping Edge enchantment in Minecraft. Boost sweeping attack damage by up to 75% and dominate mob battles with this guide.

The Sweeping Edge enchantment is a unique sword enchantment in Minecraft. It enhances the effectiveness of a sweeping attack, which deals area-of-effect damage to multiple mobs. This enchantment is particularly useful when facing hordes of enemies like zombies, skeletons, or creepers.

Sweeping attacks occur when you swing your sword while either standing still or walking slowly, provided your attack recharge meter is at least 84.8% full. The attack is a signature move that sweeps through multiple mobs within range, dealing a percentage of your sword's total damage to each affected mob.