Enchant Knockback 2
Add Knockback II to a held sword to push mobs back harder
✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026Applies Knockback II (the vanilla maximum) to the sword you are holding, sending struck mobs and players flying farther on hit. Useful for creating distance in PvP or knocking mobs off ledges. Hold the sword before running the command.
/enchant @s knockback 223 characters
- Java: yes
- Bedrock: yes
- Command block: yes
- Needs cheats / OP: yes
How to use
- Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
- Hold the sword you want to enchant.
- Run /enchant @s knockback 2.
- Hit a mob — it gets launched back much farther.
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