Smite Enchantment Command

/enchant commands — all levels

Hold a compatible item before running. /enchant cannot exceed the enchantment's normal max level.

/give equivalent — Diamond Sword with Smite V

Uses the 1.21.5+ flat component syntax. For Bedrock, give the item first then use /enchant @p smite 5 while holding it.

Works on

Items listed here are covered by the site's give pages. Some additional items (hoes, turtle helmet, etc.) also accept this enchantment but are not listed.

What Smite does

Deals extra damage exclusively to undead mobs (zombies, skeletons, withers, phantoms, drowned). Each level adds 2.5 damage. Mutually exclusive with Sharpness and Bane of Arthropods.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get Smite in Minecraft?

Hold a compatible item and run /enchant @p minecraft:smite 5 (Java) or /enchant @p smite 5 (Bedrock). Alternatively, use the /give command above to spawn a pre-enchanted item directly into your inventory.

What is the max level of Smite?

The maximum level is Smite V (level 5). Using /give you can technically set any integer, but levels above 5 don't add further benefit in most cases.

Does the Smite command work in Bedrock Edition?

Yes. On Bedrock use /enchant @p smite 5 while holding a compatible item. Bedrock omits the "minecraft:" namespace prefix.