Chunk

Visualization of the ground portion of a single chunk. The entire chunk extends up to a height of 256.

A chunk is a 256 block tall 16×16 segment of a Minecraft world. Chunks are the method used by the world generator to divide maps into manageable pieces.

Generation

Chunks are 16 blocks wide, 16 blocks long, and 256 blocks high, which is 65,536 blocks total. Chunks are generated around players when they first enter the world. As they wander around the world, new chunks are generated as needed.

Chunks are generated with the help of the map seed, which means that the chunks are always the same if you would use the same seed again, as long as the map generator and version number remain the same.

Chunk loading

Since Minecraft worlds are "infinite" and contain an extreme amount of chunks, the game loads only certain chunks in order to make the game playable.

Unloaded chunks are unprocessed by the game and do not process any of the game aspects.

Java Edition

Tickets

Loading starts when chunk receives ticket. All loaded chunks originate from ticket.

Each load ticket has 3 properties: Level, Ticket type and (optionally) Time to Live.

Level and load type

Levels are numbers that determine what load type the chunk is.

Load levels range from 22 to 44 in regular gameplay while only 22 to 33 are relevant. Technically, lower load levels than 22 are possible (but not without a modded game). Load levels above 44 are not possible.

For a given chunk, only its lowest-level ticket matters. (Lower levels = higher load type.)

Not all loaded chunks have the same properties and are divided into 4 load types. This excludes unloaded chunks.

Load Type	Level	Properties
Entity Ticking	31 and below	All game aspects are active.
Ticking	32	All game aspects are active except that entities are not processed (do not move, spawn, despawn, etc.).
Border	33	Only some game aspects are active (redstone and command blocks do not work).
Inaccessible	34 and above	No game aspects are active, but world generation still occurs.

Level propagation

Load levels "propagate" or flow from source chunk with ticket to neighboring chunks, but each time it increases its level by 1 until the maximum of 44 is reached.

The chunks that get load level from level expansion activate the assigned load type.

Level propagation with level of 31. Note that levels 35 and more are ignored because they are identical to 34.

34	34	34	34	34	34	34
34	33	33	33	33	33	34
34	33	32	32	32	33	34
34	33	32	31	32	33	34
34	33	32	32	32	33	34
34	33	33	33	33	33	34
34	34	34	34	34	34	34

Same level propagation but with load type instead of level with abbreviations of the load types.

IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN
IN	BO	BO	BO	BO	BO	IN
IN	BO	TI	TI	TI	BO	IN
IN	BO	TI	ET	TI	BO	IN
IN	BO	TI	TI	TI	BO	IN
IN	BO	BO	BO	BO	BO	IN
IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN	IN

Ticket types

Different ticket types from different sources to activate chunks with different load levels.

Player ticket

Ticket created by player. It has a level of 31 so its propagation can be seen in the table above. And this ticket is given to each chunk that is in the player´s chunk loading distance.

• Player's chunk loading distance:

• Player's chunk loading distance is a square.
• In single-player, "Render Distance" in options affects the side length of a square, side length = Render Distance × 2 + 1.
• In multiplayer, "view-distance" in server.properties affects the side length of a square, side length = view-distance × 2 + 1.
• For example, when "Render Distance" is 5 chunks, an area of 11 × 11 is Entity Ticking chunks, and the outskirts of 12 × 12 chunks are Ticking chunks, the outskirts of 13 × 13 chunks are Border chunks.

Forced ticket

Ticket created by using the forceload command. It has level of 31 so its propagation can be seen in the table above.

Chunks remain forceloaded even after closing and opening the game.

Start ticket

Propagation of start ticket

Ticket created by the world spawn for the chunk it is located at ("spawn chunks"). Its position can be changed by a /setworldspawn command. It has a level of 22, the lowest in the game. They are active whenever the player is in the overworld and are otherwise permanently active.

Portal ticket

Ticket created when an entity is teleported through nether portal, given to chunk at the other side of the portal. It has a level of 30, so it is stronger than player/forceloaded ticket.

It expires after 300 game ticks (without lag equivalent to 15 seconds). Because they are created each time an entity passes through the portal, it is possible to create "chunk loader", but it can create lag.

Dragon ticket

Ticket created at the start of the battle with ender dragon and is given to the 0,0 chunk (the one with exit portal). It has level of 24.

It expires after no more players participate in the battle or the dragon dies.

Post-teleport ticket

Ticket created when entity is teleported either by going through the end portal and using teleport or spreadplayers commands. For the teleport command, it has level of 32 whereas for the spreadplayers and end portal it has level of 33.

It expires after 5 game ticks.

Temporary ticket

Ticket created when an arbitrary piece of game code calls "getChunk". If the game code says the chunk should be loaded, it places this ticket on that chunk (after possibly creating it).

The load level depends on what kind of chunk the game attempts to load (a fully world-generated chunk or not). It is at least 33 (border), but in many cases, it could beyond 33, which involves world-generation in some way.

As an example, when generic mob wandering AI is executing, it asks if a certain block has a solid top surface. As part of that check, that chunk has an "unknown" ticket with level 33 placed on it.

It expires after 1 game tick.

Light ticket

Unknown, possibly world-generation related.

Limitations

• Idle timeout

Each dimension has its own idle timeout. If there are players or forceloaded chunks in the dimension, the timeout is disabled. When entity leaves or enters this dimension, the timeout is reset.

If the timeout reaches 300 game ticks, the dimension stops processing certain actions. These include entity processing, ender dragon fight, and global entities (lightning and weather).

• Some game aspects don't always get processed in loading chunks because there may be other conditions for their progress, which includes the following:
  • Chunk tick
    • Only chunks with centers within 128 blocks of a player are ticked on every game tick. See also Tick.
  • Entities
    • Hostile mobs instantly despawn if they spawn more than 128 blocks from any player.
      • This includes zombie pigmen at Nether portals and witches in witch huts.
    • Passive mobs do not spawn naturally outside a 240 block X 240 block area around a player.
      • The passive mob spawn cap is limited by the number of friendly mobs loaded into memory, which means that any passive mobs present in the spawn chunks count toward the mob cap and usually prevents friendly mobs from naturally spawning anywhere else in the world. The only exception is when passive mobs spawn as part of a newly generated chunk.
    • See also Spawn.

Exceptions

Events in a chunk may affect blocks in outside chunks. If the outside chunk is inactive the effects are suspended in most cases. Specifically,

• Block changing on the edge of a ticking chunk can spread updates to blocks outside the ticking chunk and make them respond appropriately. The update may be propagated block by block until outside the border chunks, at which time it creates a temporary ticket to continue propagation.
• Block in a chunk with a 33-level ticket can request a scheduled tick, but it does not be processed until the chunk gets a ticket on level 32 or below.
• Flowing water or lava can spread to the first adjacent block outside a ticking chunk, but the flow becomes suspended there until the border chunk has a ticket on a greater level.
• Fire can spread to the first adjacent flammable block outside the ticking chunk. Like water and lava, it becomes suspended there. It cannot spread further until the outside chunk gets a ticket with a level of 30 or below.
• Grass and mycelium can spread to the first adjacent block outsider an entity ticking chunk.
• Pumpkin and melon stems growing on the edge of an entity ticking chunk can place their fruits on an adjacent block outside an entity ticking chunk.
• An entity (mob, minecart, arrow, etc.) that attempts to move into a ticking chunk from an entity ticking chunk becomes suspended as soon as it leaves the entity ticking chunk. When the ticking chunk gets a ticket on a greater level, the entity resumes moving.
• Exploding TNT in entity ticking chunk can damage or destroy blocks in a non-entity-ticking chunk.

Bedrock Edition

Main article: Ticking area

All game aspects are active in loading chunks, including chunks within the simulation distance of a player and chunks loaded by Commands/tickingarea. Unloaded chunks are unprocessed by the game and do not process any of the game aspects.

Type

Player

A round-like shape.

Chunks within the simulation distance of a player are loading.

Command

Creats by a /tickingarea command.

Limit

• Entities
  • Mob spawning is evaluated for every chunk within a 6 chunk cylindrical radius of the player that is loaded.

Exception

Events in a ticking area may affect blocks in outside chunks. If the outside chunk is inactive the effects are suspended in most cases. Specifically,

• Block changing on the edge of a ticking area can spread updates to blocks outside ticking area and make them respond appropriately.
• Flowing water or lava can spread to the first adjacent block in an outside chunk, but the flow becomes suspended there until the outside chunk becomes active.
• Fire can spread to the first adjacent flammable block outside the ticking area. Like water and lava, it becomes suspended there; although visible, its animation does not run and it cannot spread further until the outside chunk becomes active.
• Grass and mycelium can spread to the first adjacent block in an outside chunk, but the affected block does not actually change its appearance until its chunk becomes active; it then changes instantly. Grass and mycelium cannot spread beyond the first such block, nor from such a block into the ticking area until the outside chunk becomes active.
• Pumpkin and melon stems growing on the edge of a ticking area can place their fruits on an adjacent block in an outside chunk.
• An entity (mob, minecart, arrow, etc.) that attempts to move into an outside chunk becomes suspended as soon as it leaves the ticking area. It remains visible but motionless. When the outside block becomes active, the entity resumes moving.
• Exploding TNT can damage or destroy blocks in an inactive chunk, and unlike other events, its effects are not limited to adjacent blocks. However, secondary effects in the outside chunk are suspended until the chunk becomes active. For instance, if an explosion destroys a block that supported sand or gravel, the sand or gravel does not fall immediately. The same thing happens with items that were attached to destroyed blocks, such as item frames and redstone torches; they do not drop until the chunk is activated.
• Primed TNT that has been launched into an inactive chunk is suspended in mid-air within the first outside block it enters. It disappears until the outside chunk becomes active, at which time it resumes its flight and countdown.

Finding chunk edges

X and Z coordinates that are divisible by 16 represent the boundaries between chunks. EG: (96, -32) is a corner where four chunks meet. One of those chunks is between X coordinates 80 to 96 and Z coordinates -48 to -32. Another one is between X coordinates 96 to 112 and Z coordinates -32 to -16, and so on. When either X or Z crosses a multiple of 16, the player is moving across chunks.

Essentially, the player is in the top-left corner (north-western) of a chunk when both x and z coordinates are divisible by 16.

Additionally, the player can know the chunk they are on by this formula:
The X of a chunk is Floor ( X coordinate / 16 )
The Z of a chunk is Floor ( Z coordinate/ 16 )
Where Floor is the largest previous integer. E.g. Floor( 27.9561 ) is 27
In other words if X was 27, Z was -15 the chunk is chunk ( Floor( 27 / 16 ), Floor( -15 / 16 ) ), meaning that the player is on chunk (1, -1)
Also, The player can know how far he is from the north-western corner by this formula:
(X or Z coordinate) AND 15

In Java Edition, the key F3 + G can be used to display chunk boundaries. Alternately, pressing the "F3" button opens the Debug screen that shows the player's X, Y, and Z coordinates, in addition to the "chunk" variable. These coordinates change as the player moves around. The player can know the chunk they are in by the variable "chunk".

In Bedrock Edition, when toggling fancy graphics, the world renders again, loading only the chunk the player is in for a split second, briefly showing the chunk boundaries. When the player changes the render distance rapidly, chunk barriers appear as a blue line.

Slime chunks

Main article: Slime § Spawning

Java Edition

Slime chunks are specific chunks capable of spawning slimes below Y=40 regardless of Light. These chunks are otherwise same as all other chunks.

Slime chunks generate throughout the world (except in mushroom islands). 1 in 10 of all chunks is slime chunk. These slime chunks are determined pseudo-randomly by combining their chunk coordinates with the seed of the world:

Random rnd = new Random(
    seed +
    (int) (xPosition * xPosition * 0x4c1906) +
    (int) (xPosition * 0x5ac0db) + 
    (int) (zPosition * zPosition) * 0x4307a7L +
    (int) (zPosition * 0x5f24f) ^ 0x3ad8025f
);
return rnd.nextInt(10) == 0;

That is, using the chunk coordinates to help generate a seed, a random number between 0 and 9 inclusive is generated, and if that number is 0, the chunk can spawn slimes. To convert world coordinates to chunk coordinates, divide by 16 and round down. Note that xPosition, and zPosition are 32-bit integers (ints).

Bedrock Edition

The slime chunk algorithm in Bedrock Edition is different from in Java Edition. The algorithm doesn't depend on the world seed, thus the chunks that slimes can naturally spawn in are the same for every world.

History

pre-classic
Cave game tech test					The precursors to chunks are showcased.
infdev
20100227 {{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Item (entity)|Item (entity)]]<br/>{{Entity | title = Item Entity | image = Item.gif | health = {{hp|5}}<ref>Items cannot be damaged by attacking them.</ref> | size = Height: 0.25 Blocks<br>Width: 0.25 Blocks }} '''Items''' are "dropped" [[block]]s or [[item]]s (non-block resources) that appear in the world, rather than being in the [[inventory]] of a [[player]] or [[block entity]]; they are a type of [[entity]]. == Appearance == [[File:Item entities.png|150px|thumb|3D dropped items, both blocks and strict items.]] Items have two possible appearances, generally corresponding to whether the item appears as a 3D or 2D shape in a player's inventory screens. 3D items appear as their 3D shape, miniaturized to about {{frac|1|4}} scale, while 2D items appear as {{frac|1|2}} scale with all the pixels extruded into a cube. Both types slowly rotate and bob up and down; this is merely a visual effect, the item itself does not actually rotate or bob up and down. Item entities that represent a stack of more than one item appear as several items stuck together. Stacks of 1 appear as one item, 2-16 as two items, 17–32 as three, 33-48 as four, and 49+ as five. The rotation rate of the item is approximately 2.87675 degrees per tick, or 57.595 degrees per second. == Behavior == Item entities come from many sources. Some common ones are: * The death of a [[mob]] or [[player]]. * A [[block]] that is mined by a player, destroyed by an [[explosion]], or washed away by [[water]]. * An inventory item tossed by pressing the drop item key (default {{key|Q}} on PC, {{xbtn|dpad-down}} on Xbox, {{nsbtn|down}}/{{nsbtn|dpad-down}} on Nintendo Switch, {{psbtn|dpad-down}} on PlayStation) or dragging a stack outside of an inventory window. ** In the mobile versions of {{el|be}}, items in the hotbar can be dropped by pressing on the item's slot. The entire stack is dropped. * A container (other than an {{BlockLink|ender chest}} or a {{BlockLink|shulker box}}) that is destroyed while holding items inside. The player may be thought of as having an "item pickup" box that surrounds their hitbox. This pickup box extends 1 additional block to the horizontal sides, and 0.5 additional blocks up and down. Any item whose hitbox intersects with the pickup box can be picked up. The pickup box is inclusive on the horizontal sides (distance less than or equal to 1 will count), and exclusive on the vertical sides (distance less than 0.5 will count, but not equal). When the player's hitbox size changes, such as when crouching{{only|java}} or sleeping, the pickup box size changes with it. Once an item entity's hitbox overlaps with the player's pickup box, it can transfer its items. As many items as can fit in the player inventory, excluding the armor slots and the [[dual wield|off-hand slot]], are transferred. If any item is transferred, [[Item (entity)#Sounds|a "plopping" sound]] is played. If all items are transferred, the items appear to move into the center of the player. The item entity never physically moves, however, which means it can appear to go through lava and blocks in its path. This can happen through blocks that are thinner than a full block, but also through the shared edge of two full blocks. Unlike [[experience orb]]s, multiple item entities can be picked up simultaneously. Dropped items have a delay of 10 [[tick]]s (half a second) between appearing and being able to be picked up, or 40 ticks (2 seconds) if thrown by a player, [[dolphin]], or [[fox]]. When two stackable items of the same type come within 3/4 of a block of each other, they merge into a single stack if the resulting stack size does not exceed that item's maximum stack size. Items do not collide with other entities(except boats) and are only moved or stopped by blocks. Like other entities, items can be pushed by flowing water and [[bubble column]]s, pushed by a [[piston]], launched by a moving [[slime block]], stuck to a [[honey block]], or caught in a [[cobweb]]. Items move at faster speeds if [[ice]] is placed under the flowing water. When in still water, items float slowly up to the surface. Items can be reared by [[fishing rod]]s, costing 3 [[durability]].{{only|je}} If an item is within a [[solid block]], then it flies out one of the unobstructed sides, or out of the top of the block if surrounded by solid blocks on all sides. It does this even if the space below is unoccupied; therefore, it is possible to recover an item dropped by breaking a hole in a floor by quickly placing another block there. Items visually disappear when the player is about 16 blocks away from them, and reappear when they get closer. This distance can be adjusted by the "Entity Distance" slider in [[Options#Video Settings|video settings]]. Unlike most entities, items cannot be spectated in [[Spectator]] mode without use of the {{cmd|spectate}} command. === Damage === Items cannot be attacked by players or mobs; attempting to do so simply hits through them. However, they take damage and disappear from environmental or block-based damage such as [[explosion]]s, [[fire]], [[lava]], and contact with [[cactus|cacti]]. Items have essentially no health, so they are destroyed by the slightest damage, though if set on fire they may remain for a few seconds before disappearing. [[Nether star]]s are immune to explosions, and [[netherite]]-based items and tools are immune to fire and float on top of lava. Also, some blocks that normally damage mobs, such as [[magma block]]s, [[campfire]]s, [[Sweet Berries|sweet berry bushes]], [[flower|wither rose]]s and [[powder snow]], do not damage items. === Despawning === Items despawn after 6000 game [[tick]]s (5 minutes) of being in a loaded, entity-ticking [[chunk]]; this is affected by the player's [[simulation distance]]. If two item stacks merge, the timer is set to the item that has more time remaining. The 5-minute timer is paused when the chunk is unloaded or no longer processing entities. Nether stars do not despawn{{only|bedrock}}. Items that fall into the [[void]] immediately despawn when they fall below Y=-128 in the [[Overworld]], or Y=-64 in [[the Nether]] and [[the End]]. == Sounds == {{Edition|Java}}:<br> Item Entities use the Ambient/Environment sound category for entity-dependent sound events. {{Sound table |nocat=1 |sound=Pop.ogg |subtitle=Item plops |source=player<!--Even when not picked up by player--> |description=When an item is picked up |id=entity.item.pickup |translationkey=subtitles.entity.item.pickup |volume=0.2 |pitch=1.6-3.4 <ref group=sound>0.6-3.4 for using {{cmd|give}} and items from advancement rewards</ref> |distance=16}} {{Sound table |sound=fizz.ogg |nocat=1 |subtitle=Burning |source=ambient |description=When an item is destroyed by [[lava]], but not [[fire]]<ref>{{bug|MC-36538}}</ref> |id=entity.generic.burn |translationkey=subtitles.entity.generic.burn |volume=0.4 |pitch=2.0-2.4 |distance=16 |foot=1}} {{Edition|Bedrock}}: {{Sound table |type=bedrock |rowspan=2 |sound=Pop.ogg |source=player |description=When an item is picked up |id=random.pop |volume=0.25 |pitch=0.6-2.2}} {{Sound table |source=player |description=When an item is dropped |id=random.pop |volume=0.3 |pitch=0.55-0.75}} {{Sound table |sound=fizz.ogg |source=block |description=When an item is destroyed by lava, but not fire |id=random.fizz |volume=0.5 |pitch=1.8-2.4 |foot=1}} == Data values == === ID === {{editions|java}}: {{ID table |generatetranslationkeys=java |displayname=Item |spritename=items |spritetype=env |translationtype=entity |nameid=item |foot=1}} {{editions|bedrock}}: {{ID table |shownumericids=y |generatetranslationkeys=bedrock |displayname=Item |spritename=items |spritetype=env |translationtype=entity |nameid=item |id=64 |foot=1}} === Entity data === {{see also|Chunk format}} Dropped items have entity data associated with them that contain various properties of the entity. {{el|java}}: {{main|Entity format}} {{/ED}} {{el|bedrock}}: : See [[Bedrock Edition level format/Entity format]]. == History == {{History|java classic}} {{History||0.24 Resource Test|In the first public mention of item entities, {{ytl|OP3jzMWJmu8|this early video of Minecraft (Classic 0.24) by Notch}}, they were referred to as "resources".<ref name="resources">{{ytl|YIm_AKUbqh8}} Early video of Minecraft (Classic 0.24) by Notch referring to item entities as "resources"</ref>}} {{History||August 4, 2009|link=https://notch.tumblr.com/post/155882307/a-video-showing-what-i-did-today-are-vids-like|Items were showcased by [[Notch]] in a blog post.}} {{History||0.24_SURVIVAL_TEST|Added items to the game. |Items currently take the form of destroyed [[block]]s. |Items currently pulse white (similar to the selection cursor).<ref name="resources"/> |Instead of appearing as shrunken down blocks, items use pixels the same size as block pixels.}} {{History|java indev}} {{History||0.31|snap=20091231-2|Dropped items don't spin and don't glow white anymore. |Dropped items now appear as shrunken down blocks. |Items no longer prevent the placement of blocks but instead are moved to the nearest chunk. {{info needed}} |Non-block items added (as sprites); they now rotate to face the [[player]].}} {{History||?|Dropped items now spin again.}} {{History|java beta}} {{History||1.8|snap=Pre-release|[[File:Oversized items.png|100px|right]][[File:In awe at the size of these fluids.png|100px|right]] A bug causing many item forms of blocks to be displayed at the {{frac|1|2}} scale rather than {{frac|1|4}} was fixed. The following items were affected by this at least at one point: * [[Cactus]] * [[Oak Trapdoor]] * [[Oak Fence]] * [[Oak Pressure Plate]] * [[Stone Pressure Plate]] * [[Stone Button]] * [[Oak Stairs]] * [[Cobblestone Stairs]] * [[Snow]] (unobtainable at the time) * [[Farmland]] (unobtainable) * [[Cake]] ([[Technical blocks/Cake|unobtainable version]]) * [[Nether Portal (block)|Nether Portal]] ([[Technical blocks/Nether Portal|unobtainable]]) * [[Water]] ([[Technical blocks/Water|unobtainable]], before becoming 2D in [[Java Edition Infdev 20100615]]) * [[Lava]] ([[Technical blocks/Lava|unobtainable]], before becoming 2D in [[Java Edition Infdev 20100615]]) }} {{History|java}} {{History||1.3.1|snap=12w15a|Items that are moved into the same location now combine into stacks instead of remaining independent entities.}} {{History||1.4.2|snap=12w34a|Items, like other entities, can now travel through [[portal]]s.}} {{History|||snap=12w34b|Some [[zombie]]s, [[skeleton]]s and [[Zombified Piglin|zombie pigmen]] can now pick up items.}} {{History||1.4.4|snap=1.4.3|Items are now pushed out of transparent solid blocks as well as opaque ones.<ref>{{bug|MC-15}}</ref> Items can push into solid blocks while trying to escape a solid block instead of stopping (this has been used to create vertical transport of items). New feature: items are pushed out of the inside corner of stair blocks, causing "bouncing" effects.}} {{History||December 11, 2012|link=none|[[Dinnerbone]] tweeted a picture of [[diamond]]s being rendered in 3D as dropped items.<ref>{{tweet|dinner|278457679805030401|Diamonds are a miners best friend. It's only fair they get treated to some luxury rendering. http://dinnerbone.com/media/uploads/2012-12/screenshots/Minecraft_2012-12-11_12-13-11.png … #AndMaybeEverythingElseToo|December 11, 2012}}</ref> He also revealed that other items would rendered in this way, but only in [[fancy graphics]].<ref>{{tweet|dinner|278463997982949378|@PaymenowTV It's Fancy Rendering option, but really won't make much of a difference on even a slow pc.|December 11, 2012}}</ref>}} {{History||December 12, 2012|link=none|TeamMojang ([[wikipedia:Youtube|YouTube]]) posted a video showing off the new 3D items.<ref>{{ytl|tMOZLAxPWFE}}</ref>}} {{History||1.4.6|snap=12w49a|[[Nether star]]s are the first items to not be deleted by [[explosion]]s.}} {{History|||snap=12w50a|When dropped, items now render in the [[fancy graphics]] setting as 3D spinning animations (non-block items no longer display as [[Wikipedia:Sprite (computer graphics)|sprites]]). |Dropped items now merge with nearby items and be stacked. |Enchanted items now show the enchanted glow when dropped.}} {{History||1.5|snap=13w01a|Added [[hopper]]s, which can collect items.}} {{History|||snap=13w03a|Added [[Minecart with Hopper|hopper minecart]]s, which can collect items.}} {{History||1.8|snap=14w04a|Dropped items don't spin, and they are visible only from the south on fast graphics.}} {{History|||snap=14w04b|Dropped items are now completely invisible on fast graphics.}} {{History|||snap=14w05a|Dropped items on fast graphics now face the player on all three axes, and they spin again on fancy graphics.}} {{History|||snap=14w25a|Dropped items now render in 3D on fast graphics, instead of just on fancy graphics, likely due to item models being fully implemented and replacing the need for 2D items. However, they do not spin.}} {{History||1.8.1|snap=pre4|Dropped items now spin on fast graphics.}} {{History||1.10|snap=16w21a|Items can now be reared by [[fishing rod]]s.}} {{History||1.11|snap=16w32a|The entity ID of items has been changed from <code>Item</code> to <code>item</code>.}} {{History||1.13|snap=18w07a|Items in water now float up.}} {{History||1.16|snap=20w06a|Netherite items are the first items to not burn in [[lava]], and float in lava.}} {{History||1.20|snap=Pre-release 5|Item are no longer destroyed by falling [[anvil]]s.<ref>{{bug|MC-120158 ||Anvils and other falling_blocks with HurtEntities set to true kill items and xp orbs|Fixed}}</ref>}} {{History|pocket alpha}} {{History||v0.2.0|Added items to the game.}} {{History||?|Items now have improved graphics.{{more info|clarify}}}} {{History|Bedrock}} {{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.14.2|Items in [[water]] now float up.}} {{History||1.16.0|snap=beta 1.15.0.51|When dropped, items now render as 3D spinning animations (non-block items no longer display as [[Wikipedia:Sprite (computer graphics)|sprites]]).}} {{History|||snap=beta 1.16.0.51|Added [[netherite]] items, which float and do not burn in [[lava]].}} {{History|console}} {{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|Added items to the game.}} {{History||xbox=TU12|When dropped, items now render as 3D spinning animations (non-block items no longer display as [[Wikipedia:Sprite (computer graphics)|sprites]]).}} {{History||xbox=TU69|xbone=none|ps=1.76|wiiu=Patch 38|switch=none|Items in [[water]] now float up.}} {{History|foot}} == Trivia == * {{bug|MC-4}}, the oldest standing bug in the Minecraft [[bug tracker]], involves item entity positioning being incorrectly handled. ==Gallery== <gallery> 3D Diamonds.png|First image of 3D dropped items. </gallery> == See also == * [[Drops]] — items dropped by [[mobs]] when killed. * [[Chunk format#Items|Chunk format]] for more information about the attributes of items. == References == {{Reflist}} {{entities}} {{items}} [[Category:Items| ]] [[de:Drop]] [[es:Objeto (entidad)]] [[fr:Objet (entité)]] [[ja:アイテム (エンティティ)]] [[ko:아이템 (개체)]] [[nl:Voorwerp (entiteit)]] [[pt:Drops]] [[ru:Предмет (сущность)]] [[zh:物品（实体）]]</li><li>[[Phantom Membrane|Phantom Membrane]]<br/>{{Item | title = Phantom Membrane | image = Phantom Membrane.png | renewable = Yes | stackable = Yes (64) }} '''Phantom membranes''' are items obtained from killing [[phantom]]s. They are used to repair [[elytra]] and brew [[Potion of Slow Falling|potions of Slow Falling]]. == Obtaining == === Mob loot === [[Phantom]]s drop 0–1 phantom membrane when killed by a [[player]] or tamed [[wolf]]. [[Looting]] increases the maximum drops by 1 per level, for a maximum of 4 with Looting III. === Cat gifts === {{main|Cat#Gifts}} Tamed [[cat]]s have a 70% chance to bring the player a gift when they wake up from a [[bed]], and the gift has a 3.22% chance to be a phantom membrane. == Usage == === Repairing === Phantom membranes can be used in an [[anvil]] to repair [[elytra]], restoring 108 durability points (25% of the pair's total durability) per membrane while preserving their [[enchantments]]. {| class="wikitable" data-description="Repairing elytra" ! scope="col" style="width:64px;" | Name ! Ingredients ! [[Anvil]] usage |- ! scope="row" style="text-align: center;" | '''Elytra''' | [[Elytra]] +<br>[[Phantom Membrane]] | style="width: 260px; padding: 1px;" | {{Anvil| title = Elytra|Input1=Damaged Elytra|Input2=Phantom Membrane, 2|Output=Elytra}} |- |} === Brewing ingredient === Phantom membranes are used to [[brewing|brew]] [[Potion of Slow Falling|slow falling potions]] from an [[awkward potion]]. {{Brewing |Phantom Membrane |Potion of Slow Falling |showname=3 }} == Data values == === ID === {{edition|java}}: {{ID table |edition=java |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Phantom Membrane |spritetype=item |nameid=phantom_membrane |form=item |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{ID table |edition=bedrock |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |notshowbeitemforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Phantom Membrane |spritetype=item |nameid=phantom_membrane |id=574 |form=item |foot=1}} == History == {{History|java}} {{History||1.13|snap=18w14a|[[File:Phantom Membrane JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added phantom membranes.}} {{History||1.14|snap=18w44a|Tamed [[cat]]s now have a chance to give the [[player]] phantom membranes as [[Cat#Gifts|gifts]].}} {{History|||snap=19w08a|[[File:Phantom Membrane JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of phantom membranes has now been changed.}} {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.6.0|snap=beta 1.6.0.5|[[File:Phantom Membrane JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added phantom membranes.}} {{History||1.8.0|snap=beta 1.8.0.8|Tamed [[cat]]s now have a chance to give the [[player]] phantom membranes as gifts.}} {{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Phantom Membrane JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of phantom membranes has now been changed.}} {{History|console}} {{History||xbox=TU69|ps=1.76|wiiu=Patch 38|[[File:Phantom Membrane JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added phantom membranes.}} {{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Phantom Membrane JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of phantom membranes has now been changed.}} {{History|foot}} == Issues == {{issue list}} == References == {{reflist}} == External Links == *[https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/taking-inventory--phantom-membrane Taking Inventory: Phantom Membrane] – Minecraft.net on August 2, 2019 {{items}} [[de:Phantomhaut]] [[fr:Membrane de Phantom]] [[ja:ファントムの皮膜]] [[ko:팬텀 막]] [[pl:Błona fantoma]] [[pt:Membrana de phantom]] [[ru:Мембрана фантома]] [[th:เนื้อเยื่อแฟนท่อม]] [[uk:Перетинка фантома]] [[zh:幻翼膜]] [[Category:Renewable resources]] [[Category:Brewing recipe]]</li></ul>					Map height is not custom anymore. The chunk height has been changed to 128.
Java Edition
1.2.1 {{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Redstone Comparator|Redstone Comparator]]<br/>{{Block | image = | image2 = | transparent = Yes | light = No | tool = any | renewable = Yes | stackable = Yes (64) | flammable = No | lavasusceptible = No | group = Redstone Comparator | group2 = Subtracting | group3 = Powered | group4 = Powered+Subtracting | 1-1 = Redstone Comparator.png | 2-1 = Subtracting Redstone Comparator.png | 3-1 = Powered Redstone Comparator.png | 4-1 = Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator.png }} {{Many images}} A '''redstone comparator''' is a [[block]] that can produce an [[Redstone Dust|output signal]] from its front by reading [[chest]]s, [[lectern]]s, [[beehive]]s and similar blocks, or repeat a signal without changing its strength. It can also be set to either stop outputting a signal when its side input recieves a stronger one (front torch off), or subtract its side input's signal strength from its output (front torch on). == Obtaining == === Natural generation === Redstone comparators generate in [[Ancient City|ancient cities]]. === Breaking === A redstone comparator can be broken instantly with any [[tool]], or by hand, and drops itself as an item. {{Breaking row|Redstone Comparator|horizontal=y}} A redstone comparator is removed and dropped as an item if: * its attachment block is moved, removed, or destroyed; * [[water]] flows into its space;{{only|java}} * a [[piston]] tries to push it or moves a block into its space. If [[lava]] flows into a redstone comparator's space, the redstone comparator is destroyed without dropping as an item. === Crafting === {{Crafting |B1=Redstone Torch |A2=Redstone Torch |B2=Nether Quartz |C2=Redstone Torch |A3=Stone |B3=Stone |C3=Stone |Output= Redstone Comparator |type=Redstone }} == Usage == A redstone comparator can be placed on the top of any [[opaque]] block with a solid full-height top surface (including upside-down [[slab]]s and upside-down [[stairs]]). {{IN|be}}, a comparator can also be placed on [[wall]]s and fences. For more information about placement on transparent blocks, see [[Opacity/Placement]]. The redstone comparator has a front and a back — the arrow on the top of the comparator points to the front. When placed, the comparator faces away from the player. The comparator has two miniature redstone torches at the back and one at the front. The back torches turn on when the comparator's output is greater than zero (the arrow on top also turns red). The front torch has two states that can be toggled by {{control|using}} the comparator: * Down and unpowered (indicating the comparator is in "comparison mode") * Up and powered (indicating the comparator is in "subtraction mode") The redstone comparator can take a signal strength input from its rear as well as from both sides. Side inputs are accepted only from [[redstone dust]], [[block of redstone]], [[redstone repeater]]s, other comparators, and [[observer]]s in specific scenarios. The redstone comparator's front is its output. It takes 1 [[redstone tick]] (2 game ticks, or 0.1 seconds barring lag) for signals to move through a redstone comparator, either from the rear or from the sides. This applies to changing signal strengths as well as simply to turning on and off. Redstone comparators check their power state before their scheduled ticks update. This results in redstone comparators not usually responding to 1-tick fluctuations of power or signal strength — for example, a [[clock circuit|1-clock]] input is treated as always off from the side, and always on from the rear. This happens because the signal changes back to its original state before the redstone comparator checks its input states. However, certain setups such as powering any input with two separate observer pulses at the same time will cause a redstone comparator to respond to 2 gametick pulses. The redstone comparator has four functions: maintain signal strength, compare signal strength, subtract signal strength, and measure certain block states (primarily the fullness of containers). === Maintain signal strength === A redstone comparator with no powered sides outputs the same signal strength as its rear input. === Compare signal strength === [[File:Comparators Explained.png|Comparators in comparison mode.|thumb]] A redstone comparator in comparison mode (front torch down and unpowered) compares its rear input to its two side inputs. If either side input is greater than the rear input, the comparator output turns off. If neither side input is greater than the rear input, the comparator outputs the same signal strength as its rear input. The formula for calculating the output signal strength is as follows: <code>output = rear × [[Wikipedia:Iverson bracket|[]]'''''left''''' ≤ '''''rear''''' AND '''''right''''' ≤ '''''rear'''''[[Wikipedia:Iverson bracket|<nowiki>]]]</code> {{-}} === Subtract signal strength === [[File:Redstone comparator.png|thumb|The greatest of the side inputs A and C is subtracted from the rear input B, outputting 1. If either A or C were greater than B, it would output 0.]] A redstone comparator in subtraction mode (front torch up and powered) subtracts the signal strength of the higher side input from the signal strength of the rear input. <code>output = max('''''rear''''' − max('''''left''', '''right'''''), 0)</code> For example: if the signal strength is 6 at the left input, 7 at the right input and 4 at the rear, the output signal has a strength of ''max(4 − max(6, 7), 0) = max(4−7, 0) = max(−3, 0) = 0''. If the signal strength is 9 at the rear, 2 at the right input and 5 at the left input, the output signal has a strength of ''max(9 − max(2, 5), 0) = max(9−5, 0) = 4''. === Measure block state === {{Schematic | caption = A redstone comparator can measure the fullness of a chest, as well as other block states, even through an opaque block. |rd-ew!|rc-w!|ch|SB|rc-e!|rd-ew! }} A redstone comparator treats certain blocks behind it as power sources and outputs a signal strength proportional to the block's state. The comparator may be separated from the measured block by an opaque block. However, {{in|je}}, if the opaque block is powered to signal strength 15, then the comparator outputs 15 no matter the fullness of the container.<ref>{{bug|MC-64394}} (resolved as "Works As Intended")</ref> [[Category:Java Edition specific information]] {{-}} ==== Fullness of containers ==== {| class="wikitable floatright" style="margin-left: 0.5em; margin-right: 0; text-align: center;" |+ Minimum Items for Container Signal Strength |- !Containers !{{BlockSprite|Furnace|link=Furnace}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Blast Furnace|link=Blast Furnace}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Smoker|link=Smoker}} !{{BlockSprite|Hopper|link=Hopper}}<br>{{EntitySprite|Minecart with Hopper|link=Minecart with Hopper}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Brewing Stand|link=Brewing Stand}} !{{BlockSprite|Dispenser|link=Dispenser}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Dropper|link=Dropper}} !{{BlockSprite|Chest|link=Chest}}<br>{{EntitySprite|Minecart with Chest|link=Minecart with Chest}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Shulker Box|link=Shulker Box}}<br>{{BlockSprite|Barrel|link=Barrel}} ![[Double Chest|{{Schematic|size=16|ch-s|-|ch-n}} ]] !{{BlockSprite|Jukebox|link=Jukebox}} |- !Total Slots !3!!5!!9!!27!!54!!1 |- !Power Level ! colspan="5" |Number of Items !Music Disc |- |0||0||0||0||0||0||No disc |- |1||1||1||1||1||1||"13" |- |2||14||23||42||1s 60||3s 55||"cat" |- |3||28||46||1s 19||3s 55||7s 46||"blocks" |- |4||42||1s 5||1s 60||5s 51||11s 37||"chirp" |- |5||55||1s 28||2s 37||7s 46||15s 28||"far" |- |6||1s 5||1s 51||3s 14||9s 42||19s 19||"mall" |- |7||1s 19||2s 10||3s 55||11s 37||23s 10||"mellohi" |- |8||1s 32||2s 32||4s 32||13s 32||27s||"stal" |- |9||1s 46||2s 55||5s 10||15s 28||30s 55||"strad" |- |10||1s 60||3s 14||5s 51||17s 23||34s 46||"ward" |- |11||2s 10||3s 37||6s 28||19s 19||38s 37||"11" |- |12||2s 23||3s 60||7s 5||21s 14||42s 28||"wait" |- |13||2s 37||4s 19||7s 46||23s 10||46s 19||"Pigstep" |- |14||2s 51||4s 42||8s 23||25s 5||50s 10||"Otherside"<br>"Relic" |- |15||3s||5s||9s||27s||54s||"5" |} A redstone comparator can output a signal indicating how full a container is. (0 for empty, 15 for full, etc.) The table on the right is described more in detail, later in this section. Containers that can be measured by a comparator include: * {{BlockLink|Furnace}} * {{BlockLink|Blast Furnace}} * {{BlockLink|Smoker}} * {{BlockLink|Brewing Stand}} * {{BlockLink|Hopper}} * {{ItemLink|Minecart with Hopper}} on top of a [[detector rail]] * {{BlockLink|Dispenser}} * {{BlockLink|Dropper}} * {{BlockLink|Chest}} * {{BlockLink|Trapped Chest}} * {{ItemLink|Minecart with Chest}} on top of a [[detector rail]] * {{BlockLink|Barrel}} * {{SchematicSprite|size=16|ch-e}}{{SchematicSprite|size=16|ch-w}} Large chest * {{SchematicSprite|size=16|ch-e}}{{SchematicSprite|size=16|ch-w}} Large trapped chest * {{BlockLink|Shulker Box}} (any color) Generally speaking, the comparator output signal strength represents the average fullness of the slots, based on how many of that item form a full stack (64, 16, or 1 for non-stackable items). The ''Minimum Items for Container Signal Strength'' table (right) shows the minimum '''''full-stack-equivalent (FSE)''''' to produce different signal strengths from common containers. A '''''full-stack-equivalent''''' quantifies how many normal 64-stackable items are needed to output a corresponding signal strength. The 's' is a constant 64, with the additional amount needed following after. One may also consider the terms: '''c''umulative-weight''''' or '''''weighted-sum''''' instead of '''''full-stack-equivalent'''''. Items that stack to a max of 16 ([[snowball]]s, [[sign]]s, [[ender pearl]]s, etc.), contribute +4 to the ''full-stack-equivalent'' for each unity (count of 1 item). Similarly, items that stack to 1 ([[minecart]], [[boat]], etc.) contribute +64, and items that stack to 64 contribute +1. Example 1: 3 ender pearls will contribute a 3 x 4 = 12 ''full-stack-equivalent''. Example 2: 16 ender pearls and 60 redstone dust contributes a 16x4 + 60x1 = 124 ''full-stack-equivalent''. Example 3: 1 minecart and 60 redstone dust contributes a 1x64 + 60x1 = 124 ''full-stack-equivalent''. Example 4: To produce a signal strength of 10 from a hopper, one requires a ''full-stack-equivalent'' of at least 3s + 14 = 206 but strictly less than than 3s + 37 = 229. This can be done with 3 minecarts, and 14 dirt. When a comparator measures a large chest or large trapped chest, it measures the entire large chest (54 slots), not just the half directly behind the comparator. A chest or trapped chest that cannot be opened (either because it has an opaque block, [[ocelot]], or [[cat]] above it) always produces an output of 0 no matter how many items are in the container — shulker boxes can always be measured, even if they cannot open. ;Calculating signal strength from items :When a container is empty, the output is off. :When it is not empty, the output signal strength is calculated as follows: :<code>'''''signal strength''''' = floor(1 + (('''''sum of all slots' fullnesses''''') / ('''''number of slots in container''''')) × 14)</code> :<code>fullness of a slot = '''''number of items in slot''''' / '''''max stack size for this type of item'''''</code> :''Example:'' 300 blocks in a dispenser (which has 9 slots), where each block stacks to a maximum of 64 has a 300 ''full-stack-equivalent.'' This produces an output with a signal strength of 8: <blockquote> 1 + ((300 items / 64 items per slot) / 9 slots) × 14 = 8.292, floored is 8 </blockquote> ;Calculating items from signal strength :It can be useful in redstone circuits to use containers with comparators to create signals of a specific strength. The number of items required in a container to produce a signal of desired strength is calculated as follows: :<code>items required = max('''''desired signal strength''''', roundup(('''''total slots in container''''' × 64 / 14) × (desired signal strength − 1)))</code> :''Example:'' To use a furnace (which has 3 slots) to create a strength 9 signal, players need 110 items: <blockquote> max(9, (3×64/14) × (9−1)) = 109.714, rounded up is 110 </blockquote> {{-}} ==== Miscellaneous ==== [[File:Comparator storage.png|Comparators used to measure containers.|thumb]] Some non-container blocks can also be measured by a redstone comparator: ;{{BlockLink|Beehive}} and {{BlockLink|Bee nest}} : A hive or nest outputs a signal strength equal to the amount of honey in the hive/nest. ;{{BlockLink|Cake}} : A cake outputs a signal strength relative to the amount of cake remaining. Each slice is worth 2 signal strength, with 7 total slices, for an output of 14 for a full cake. [[File:Cauldron Redstone Strength Values.png|Cauldron signal strength|thumb]] ;{{BlockLink|Cauldron}} : A cauldron outputs different signal strengths depending on how much water or powdered snow is inside. From completely empty to completely full, the output values are 0, 1, 2, and 3. If lava or powder snow is inside, the strength is always 3. [[File:Composter Redstone Strength Values.png|Composter signal strength|thumb]] ;{{BlockLink|Composter}} : A composter outputs different signal strengths depending on the level inside. From completely empty to completely full, the output values are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. ;{{Anchor|CommandBlock}}{{BlockLink|Command Block}} : A command block stores the "success count" of the last command executed, which represents the number of times the most recently used command of this command block succeeded. A "success" is defined by the [[command]]'s success conditions: if a red error message is returned in the chat, the command was not successful. : Most commands can succeed once per execution, but certain commands (such as those that accept players as arguments) can succeed multiple times, and the comparator outputs the number of times it succeeded (maximum 15 when sent to redstone dust, but in the code it is able to go up to the 32-bit integer limit, and can be used in contraptions with no redstone dust with those values). : A command block continues to store the success count of the last command executed until it executes its command again, thus the comparator continues to output the same signal strength even after the command block is no longer being activated (it doesn't turn off when the signal to the command block turns off). ;{{BlockLink|End Portal Frame}} : An end portal frame outputs a full signal of 15 if it contains an [[eye of ender]] and zero otherwise. [[File:Item frame and comparator.png|A comparator can measure the presence and rotation of an item frame's contents.|thumb]] ;{{EntityLink|Item Frame}} : A comparator can measure the state of an [[item frame]]'s contents. An item frame comparator outputs 0 if the item frame is empty, or 1 to 8 for any item depending on its rotation: 1 at initial placement, plus 1 for each 45° of rotation for a maximum of 8. : For an item frame that holds a map, a unit of rotation is 90° instead of 45°, but a comparator still outputs power levels 1 to 8. It takes two full rotations to cycle through all comparator outputs, and each orientation of the map corresponds to two output levels that differ by 4. : The comparator must be placed behind the block the item frame is attached to, facing away from the item frame. The block must be a full block, and the item frame cannot be submerged in water. Having a sign in the same block as the item frame will prevent the frame from sending a signal as well.{{only|java}} ;{{BlockLink|Jukebox}} : A jukebox outputs a signal strength indicating which music disc is currently playing. See the ''Minimum Items for Container Signal Strength'' table above. ;{{BlockLink|Lectern}} : A lectern outputs a signal strength that depends on what page the player is currently on. The calculation used is: :<code>'''''signal strength''''' = floor(1 + (('''''current page''''' - 1) / ('''''number of pages in book''''' - 1)) × 14)</code> :This results in page 1 having a signal strength of 1, and the last page having a signal strength of 15. The exception is a single page book, which will output a signal strength of 15. :For example, a book with 15 pages will output a signal equal to the current page number. A book with 5 pages will output signal strengths of 1, 4, 8, 11 and 15 for the different pages. A book with 100 pages will have the signal strength increase to the next level on pages 1, 9, 16, 23, 30, 37, 44, 51, 58, 65, 72, 79, 86, 93 and 100. : ;{{BlockLink|Respawn Anchor}} : A respawn anchor outputs a signal strength of 0, 3, 7, 11, or 15, depending on the "charged" value. ;{{BlockLink|Sculk Sensor}} : A sculk sensor outputs a signal strength depending on the type of vibration that is detected. ;{{BlockLink|Chiseled Bookshelf}} : A chisled bookshelf outputs a signal strength between 1 and 6 indicating the last slot interacted with. When no slot has been interacted with yet, it outputs 0. {{-}} == Sounds == === Generic === {{Edition|Java}}: {{Sound table/Block/Stone/JE}} {{Edition|Bedrock}}: {{Sound table/Block/Wood/BE}} === Unique === {{edition|java}}: {{Sound table |rowspan=2 |sound=Click.ogg |subtitle=Comparator clicks |source=block |description=When a comparator is set to subtraction mode |id=block.comparator.click |translationkey=subtitles.block.comparator.click |volume=0.3 |pitch=0.55 |distance=16}} {{Sound table |subtitle=Comparator clicks |source=block |description=When a comparator is set to comparison mode |id=block.comparator.click |translationkey=subtitles.block.comparator.click |volume=0.3 |pitch=0.5 |distance=16 |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{Sound table |type=bedrock |rowspan=2 |sound=Click.ogg |source=block |description=When a comparator is set to subtraction mode |id=block.click |volume=0.2 |pitch=0.55}} {{Sound table |source=block |description=When a comparator is set to comparison mode |id=block.click |volume=0.2 |pitch=0.5 |foot=1}} == Data values == === ID === {{edition|java}}: {{ID table |edition=java |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Redstone Comparator |spritetype=block |nameid=comparator |foot=1}} {{ID table |displayname=Block entity |spritename=redstone-comparator |spritetype=block |nameid=comparator |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{ID table |edition=bedrock |firstcolumnname=Redstone Comparator |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Unpowered block |spritename=unpowered-comparator |spritetype=block |nameid=unpowered_comparator |id=149 |form=block |translationkey=-}} {{ID table |displayname=Powered block |spritename=powered-comparator |spritetype=block |nameid=powered_comparator |id=150 |form=block |translationkey=-}} {{ID table |displayname=Item |spritename=redstone-comparator |spritetype=item |nameid=comparator |id=522 |form=item |foot=1}} {{ID table |notnamespaced=y |displayname=Block entity |spritename=redstone-comparator |spritetype=block |nameid=Comparator |foot=1}} === Block states === {{see also|Block states}} {{/BS}} === Block data === A redstone comparator has a block entity associated with it that holds additional data about the block. {{el|je}}: {{see also|Block entity format}} {{/BE}} {{el|be}}: : See [[Bedrock Edition level format/Block entity format]]. == Advancements == {{Load advancements|the power of books}} == Video == <div style="text-align:center">{{yt|J7Z20Zzz3yU}}</div> == History == {{info needed section|If {{bug|MC-50242}} also affected comparators?}} ''For a more in-depth breakdown of changes to repeater textures and models, including a set of renders for each state combination, see [[/Asset history]]'' {{History|java}} {{History||November 24, 2012|link=https://youtube.com/watch?v=YG9RNyRhIow&t=6m56s|[[Jeb]] stated that there may be a "capacitor" in [[Minecraft]]. }} {{History||December 27, 2012|link={{tweet|Dinnerbone|284388625595125760}}|[[Dinnerbone]] released [https://web.archive.org/web/20190710120115/https://imgur.com/a/FBKed pictures] of the first version of the "comparator", stating it was a replacement for the "capacitor" idea that has variable, alternate inputs.}} {{History||January 2, 2013|link={{tweet|Dinnerbone|286428595423965184}}|Dinnerbone released one more [http://dinnerbone.com/media/uploads/2013-01/screenshots/2013-01-02_12.06.47.png picture] of the comparator. The picture itself showing a digital-to-analog converter, using the comparator as the main [[block]].}} {{History||1.5|snap=13w01a|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE1.png|32px]] [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone comparators. |Redstone comparators have 0 delay. At this point, block ID 149 was used for unpowered comparators, and block ID 150 for powered comparators.}} {{History|||snap=13w01b|A delay of 1 game tick ({{frac|1|2}} redstone tick) has now been added to redstone comparators to fix bugs. |The ability to measure containers to redstone comparators has now been added.}} {{History|||snap=13w02a|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2.png|32px]] The appearance of redstone comparators has now been changed - the top texture has changed to show [[quartz]] in the middle and the sides now use the [[smooth stone]] texture rather than the smooth stone slab side texture. |The algorithm for measuring containers has now been changed so that redstone comparators output a signal with as few as 1 [[item]] in the container.}} {{History|||snap=13w02b|Redstone comparators now treat large [[chest]]s as a single container.}} {{History|||snap=13w03a|Redstone comparators now output success count of [[command block]]s. |Redstone comparators now measure container [[minecart]]s on [[detector rail]]s.}} {{History|||snap=13w04a|Redstone comparators now measure [[jukebox]]es.}} {{History|||snap=13w05a|Redstone comparators no longer cause constant [[block]] updates. The delay has now been made consistent, and side input no longer causes a pulse output. |Block 150 (later <code>powered_comparator</code>) is no longer used; powered state is now represented by the 8s bit on block 149 (later <code>unpowered_comparator</code>).}} {{History|||snap=13w05b|Redstone comparator delay has now been changed from 1 game tick (1/2 [[redstone]] tick) to 2 game ticks (1 redstone tick).}} {{History|||snap=13w09c|The redstone signal strength from a redstone comparator next to a [[brewing stand]] with 3 [[water bottle]]s in it is now the same as one with 3 water bottles and 1 ingredient in it.}} {{History||1.6.1|snap=13w18a|Redstone comparators now measure [[cauldron]]s and [[end portal frame]]s.}} {{History||1.8|snap=14w04a|Redstone comparators now measure [[item frame]]s.}} {{History|||snap=14w10a|The torches under redstone comparators have now been shortened, which has changed the underside appearance from [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] to [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER2 (facing NWU).png|32px]].}} {{History|||snap=14w25a|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE3.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE3.png|32px]] The torches on comparators are now subject to ambient occlusion. |Comparators set to subtract mode appear to be powered as well regardless of incoming power. The subtracting-only model still exists and can be achieved through {{cmd|setblock}}.}} {{History|||snap=14w25b|[[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE4.png|32px]] The powered front torch when in subtraction mode is now lower. |Comparators set to subtract by hand now appear normally again.}} {{History|||snap=14w28a|Redstone comparators now measure [[cake]]s.}} {{History||1.9|snap=15w42a|With the addition of the [[blaze powder]] fuel slot, [[brewing stand]]s now have 5 slots instead of 4. Their original comparative power values from redstone comparators are listed below: {{{!}} class{{=}}"wikitable collapsible collapsed" data-description{{=}}"Original values" ! Original values {{!}}- {{!}} *0: 0 *1: 1 *2: 19 *3: 37 *4: 55 *5: 1s 10 *6: 1s 28 *7: 1s 46 *8: 2s *9: 2s 19 *10: 2s 37 *11: 2s 55 *12: 3s 10 *13: 3s 28 *14: 3s 46 *15: 4s {{!}}} }} {{History|||snap=15w47a|Redstone comparators' side inputs now take power from [[redstone block]]s.}} {{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|All 3 IDs for the redstone comparator have now been merged into one ID: <code>comparator</code>. |Redstone comparators now render their underside, which has changed their undersides from [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER2 (facing NWU).png|32px]] to [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER3 (facing NWU).png|32px]]. |Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], these blocks' numeral IDs were 149 and 150, and the [[item]]'s 404. |As a result, the formerly unused comparator ID is now technically used again, due to both unpowered and powered versions being merged into a single comparator block ID.}} {{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE4.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of redstone comparators have now been changed.}} {{History|||snap=19w02a|Redstone comparators now measure [[lectern]]s.}} {{History|||snap=19w03a|Redstone comparators now measure [[composter]]s.}} {{History|||snap=19w12b|Redstone comparators can now be placed on [[glass]], [[ice]], [[glowstone]] and [[sea lantern]]s.}} {{History||1.15|snap=19w34a|Redstone comparators now measure how much honey is inside [[beehive|bee hive]]s and [[bee nest]]s.}} {{History||1.16|snap=20w06a|The way to calculate the input signals of redstone comparators has now been changed.}} {{History|||snap=20w11a|The changes to the way of calculating the input signals of redstone comparators from [[Java Edition 20w06a|20w06a]] have now been reverted.}} {{History|||snap=20w16a|Redstone comparators now measure [[Pigstep music disc]]s in [[jukebox]]es.}} {{History||1.17|snap=20w45a|Redstone comparators now measure [[lava cauldron]]s.}} {{History|||snap=20w46a|Redstone comparators now measure [[Cauldron#Holding powder snow|powder snow cauldron‌]]s.}} {{History||1.18|snap=21w41a|[[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE6.png|32px]] The texture of powered redstone comparator have now been changed.}} {{History||1.19|snap=22w13a|Redstone comparators now generate as part of [[ancient cities]].}} {{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.3|snap=22w42a|Redstone comparators now measure [[chiseled bookshelves]].}} {{History||1.20.2|snap=23w33a|Redstone comparators now use stone sounds instead of wood sounds.<ref>{{bug|MC-182820|||Fixed}}</ref>}} {{History|pocket alpha}} {{History||v0.14.0|snap=build 1|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]{{verify|Was this the model used?}} [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone comparators.}} {{History|pocket}} {{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Redstone comparators now measure [[end portal frame]]s.}} {{History||1.0.5|snap=alpha 1.0.5.0|Redstone comparators now output success count of [[command block]]s.}} {{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Redstone comparators now measure [[shulker box]]es.}} {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.2.0|snap=beta 1.2.0.2|Redstone comparators now measure [[jukebox]]es. |Redstone comparators now render their underside, which has changed their undersides from [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER1 (facing NWU).png|32px]] to [[File:Redstone Comparator UNKVER3 (facing NWU).png|32px]]}} {{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of redstone comparators have now been changed.}} {{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Redstone comparators now measure [[smoker]]s, [[blast furnace]]s, [[lectern]]s and [[composter]]s.}} {{History||1.18.10|snap=beta 1.18.10.20|[[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE5.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE6.png|32px]] The texture of powered redstone comparator have now been changed.}} {{History||1.20.30|snap=beta 1.20.30.20|Redstone comparators now use the <code>minecraft:cardinal_direction</code> [[block state]] instead of <code>direction</code>.}} {{History|console}} {{History||xbox=TU19|xbone=CU7|ps=1.12|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]{{verify|Was this the model used?}} [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added redstone comparators.}} {{History||xbox=TU31|xbone=CU19|ps=1.22|wiiu=Patch 3|switch=1.0.1|Redstone comparators can now measure [[item frame]]s.}} {{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) BE.png|32px]]{{verify|Was this the model used?}} [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of redstone comparators have now been changed.}} {{History|3ds}} {{History||0.1.0|[[File:Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Powered Subtracting Redstone Comparator (S) JE2 BE1.png|32px]]{{verify|Was this the model used?}} [[File:Redstone Comparator (item) JE2 BE2.png|32px]] Added redstone comparators.}} {{History|foot}} === Redstone comparator "items" === {{:Technical blocks/Redstone Comparator}} == Issues == {{issue list}} == Trivia == * Comparators do not emit redstone particles when powered, unlike redstone torches and repeaters.<ref>{{bug|MC-51692|||WAI}}</ref> == Gallery == <gallery> Dinnerbone Comparator 1.png|Dinnerbone showing how comparators work. Dinnerbone Comparator 2.png|Dinnerbone showing how comparators work. Dinnerbone Comparator 3.png|Dinnerbone showing how comparators work. Dinnerbone Comparators 1.png|A contraption incorporating comparators. Dinnerbone Comparators 2.png|Comparators in action. Dinnerbone Comparators 3.png|Output specific signals. Dinnerbone Comparator Thing.png|Another comparator in use. Item Frame Comparator.png|Rotating the torch in the item frame adjusts the comparator's output. </gallery> == References == {{reflist}} {{Redstone}} {{Blocks|Utility}} {{Items}} [[Category:Mechanics]] [[Category:Block entities]] [[Category:Redstone mechanics]] [[Category:Mechanisms]] [[Category:Manufactured blocks]] [[Category:Non-solid blocks]] [[de:Redstone-Komparator]] [[es:Comparador de redstone]] [[fr:Comparateur de redstone]] [[hu:Redstone-komparátor]] [[ja:レッドストーンコンパレーター]] [[ko:레드스톤 비교기]] [[nl:Redstonevergelijker]] [[pl:Komparator]] [[pt:Comparador de redstone]] [[ru:Компаратор]] [[uk:Редстоуновий компаратор]] [[zh:红石比较器]]</li><li>[[:Category:Minecraft: Story Mode items|Category:Minecraft: Story Mode items]]<br/>[[Category:Minecraft: Story Mode]] [[Category:Items]]</li></ul></nowiki>					The chunk height has been increased to 256.
1.14 {{Extension DPL}}<ul><li>[[Gold Nugget|Gold Nugget]]<br/>{{About|the nugget|the block that can drop nuggets|Gilded Blackstone|the ore|Gold Ore|the ingot form|Gold Ingot|the mineral block|Block of Gold}} {{Item | image = Gold Nugget.png | renewable = Yes | stackable = Yes (64) }} '''Gold nuggets''' are items used to make [[gold ingot]]s and other various golden items. One gold nugget is effectively worth one-ninth of a gold ingot. == Obtaining == === Mob loot === [[Zombified Piglin|Zombified piglin]]s, when killed, may drop 0-1 gold nuggets. When killed using a weapon enchanted with [[Looting]], they may drop an additional gold nugget per level of Looting used, up to a maximum of 4. === Crafting === {{Crafting |Gold Ingot |Output= Gold Nugget, 9 |type= Material }} === Smelting === {{Smelting |Golden Sword; {Any golden tools}; {Any golden armor}; Golden Horse Armor |Gold Nugget |0,25 }} === Chest loot === {{LootChestItem|gold-nugget}} === Mining === [[Nether gold ore]] mined using a [[pickaxe]] drops 2-6 gold nuggets. If the pickaxe is enchanted with [[Fortune]], it has a 33.3% chance to multiply the drops by 2, Fortune II has a 25% chance to multiply the drops by 2 or 3 and Fortune III has a 20% chance each to multiply the drops by 2, 3, or 4 for a maximum possible drop of 24 golden nuggets. The average drop rate for a Fortune III pickaxe is 8.8, while the drop rate for a [[Silk Touch]] pickaxe is a single ingot, or a flat rate of 9. It is slightly more efficient to mine with a Silk Touch pickaxe. [[Gilded Blackstone|Gilded blackstone]] mined using a pickaxe has a 10% chance to drop 2-5 gold nuggets. If the pickaxe is enchanted with Fortune I, the chance gold nuggets drop is increased 14.29%, Fortune II increases the drop chance to 25%, and Fortune III guarantees the drop. == Usage == Gold nuggets can be used to craft a [[golden carrot]] or [[glistering melon]] for brewing. Also, gold nuggets can be combined with gunpowder and dye to create a [[firework star]] that bursts in a star-shaped explosion. [[Piglin]]s instantly pick up any gold nuggets that are within 1 [[block]] of them. Unlike other gold-related items, they do not intentionally seek out gold nuggets to pick up and only pick them up if they walk near it. Unlike gold ingots, gold nuggets picked up are dropped upon the piglin's death. === Crafting ingredient === {{crafting usage}} == Data values == === ID === {{edition|java}}: {{ID table |edition=java |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Gold Nugget |spritetype=item |nameid=gold_nugget |form=item |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{ID table |edition=bedrock |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |notshowbeitemforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Gold Nugget |spritetype=item |nameid=gold_nugget |id=425 |form=item |foot=1}} == History == {{History|Java}} {{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease|[[File:Gold Nugget JE1.png|32px]] Added gold nuggets. |Gold nuggets are [[drops|dropped]] by [[zombie pigmen]]. |Gold nuggets can be used to craft [[gold ingot]]s. |Gold nuggets currently do not have a mouseover name.}} {{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 2|Gold nuggets now have a mouseover name.}} {{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Gold nuggets are now used to craft [[glistering melon]]s. |Gold nuggets can now be [[crafting|crafted]] from a single [[gold ingot]].}} {{History||1.1|snap=release|Normal [[golden apple]]s are now crafted with gold nuggets.}} {{History||1.3.1|snap=1.3|[[File:Gold Nugget JE2 BE1.png|32px]] The texture of gold nuggets has been changed.}} {{History||1.4.2|snap=12w34a|Gold nuggets are now used to craft [[golden carrot]]s.}} {{History||1.4.6|snap=12w49a|Gold nuggets can now be used to craft a [[firework star]] for a star shaped effect on a [[firework rocket|firework]].}} {{History||1.6.1|snap=13w23a|Gold nuggets can no longer be used to [[crafting|craft]] a [[golden apple]].}} {{History||1.9|snap=15w43a|Gold nuggets may now be found among the loot in [[igloo]] basement [[chest]]s.}} {{History||1.11.1|snap=16w50a|Gold nuggets can now be [[smelting|smelted]] from golden [[tool]]s and [[armor]].}} {{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], this [[item]]'s numeral ID was 371.}} {{History|||snap=18w09a|Gold nuggets can now be found in [[underwater ruins]] loot [[chest]]s.}} {{History|||snap=18w11a|Gold nuggets now generate in the chests of [[shipwreck]]s.}} {{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Gold Nugget JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of gold nuggets has been changed.}} {{History|||snap=18w48a|Gold nuggets can now be found in chests in [[plains]] [[village]] houses.}} {{History|||snap=18w49a|Gold nuggets can now be found in chests in [[savanna]] village houses.}} {{History||1.16|snap=20w12a|[[Nether gold ore]] now [[drops]] 2-6 gold nuggets, affected by [[Fortune]].}} {{History|||snap=20w15a|[[Gilded blackstone]] now has 10% chance to drop 2-5 gold nuggets. Only the drop chance is affected by [[Fortune]].}} {{History|||snap=20w16a|Gold nuggets now generate in [[bastion remnant]]s and [[ruined portal]] chests.}} {{History|||snap=Pre-release 1|Gold nuggets can now be used to distract [[piglin]]s.}} {{History|||snap=Pre-release 3|Gold nuggets can no longer be used to distract [[piglin]]s.}} {{History||1.20|snap=23w12a|Gold nuggets can now be found in [[suspicious gravel]] and [[suspicious sand]] in cold and warm [[ocean ruins]] and in [[trail ruins]].}} {{History|||snap=23w16a|Gold nuggets no longer generate in [[suspicious sand]] in [[trail ruins]].|Due to the split of the archaeological loot tables for suspicious gravel within [[trail ruins]], gold nuggets are now common loot.}} {{History|pocket alpha}} {{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|[[File:Gold Nugget JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added gold nuggets. |Gold nuggets can be used to craft [[glistering melon]]s, [[gold ingot]]s and [[golden carrot]]s.|[[Gold ingot]]s can now be [[crafting|crafted]] into 9 gold nuggets.|[[Zombie pigmen]] now [[drops|drop]] gold nuggets upon being killed.}} {{History|pocket}} {{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Gold nuggets can now be found inside [[igloo]] basement [[chest]]s.}} {{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Gold nuggets can now be [[smelting|smelted]] from golden [[tool]]s and [[armor]].}} {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.2.0|snap=beta 1.2.0.2|Gold nuggets can now be used to craft [[firework star]]s.}} {{History||1.4.0|snap=beta 1.2.14.2|Gold nuggets can now be found in some [[shipwreck]] [[chest]]s.}} {{History|||snap=beta 1.2.20.1|Gold nuggets can now be found in [[underwater ruins]] chests.}} {{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|The gold nugget can now be found in [[plains]] [[village]] house chests.|[[File:Gold Nugget JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of gold nuggets has been changed.}} {{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|The gold nugget can now be found in [[savanna]] village house [[chest]]s.}} {{History||1.16.0|snap=beta 1.16.0.57|[[Nether gold ore]] now [[drops]] 2-6 gold nuggets.|[[Gilded blackstone]] now has 10% chance to drop 2-5 gold nuggets.}} {{History||1.16.100|snap=beta 1.16.100.50|Gold nuggets can now be used as fuel for a [[furnace]].<ref>{{bug|MCPE-114216}}</ref>}} {{History||1.18.30|snap=beta 1.18.30.26|Gold nuggets can no longer be used as fuel for a furnace.}} {{History|Legacy Console}} {{History||xbox=TU7|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Gold Nugget JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added gold nuggets.}} {{History||xbox=TU53|xbone=CU43|ps=1.49|wiiu=Patch 23|switch=1.0.3|Gold nuggets can now be [[smelting|smelted]] from golden [[tool]]s and [[armor]].}} {{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Gold Nugget JE3 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of gold nuggets has been changed.}} {{History|3DS}} {{History||0.1.0|[[File:Gold Nugget JE2 BE1.png|32px]] Added gold nuggets.}} {{History||1.9.19|Gold nuggets can now be [[smelting|smelted]] from golden [[tool]]s and [[armor]].}} {{History|foot}} == Issues == {{issue list}} == See also == * [[Iron Nugget]] * [[Gold]] {{Items}} [[cs:Zlatý nuget]] [[de:Goldklumpen]] [[es:Pepita de oro]] [[fr:Pépite d'or]] [[hu:Aranyrög]] [[it:Pepita d'oro]] [[ja:金塊]] [[ko:황금 조각]] [[nl:Goudklompje]] [[pl:Bryłka złota]] [[pt:Pepita de ouro]] [[ru:Кусочек золота]] [[uk:Золотий самородок]] [[zh:金粒]] [[Category:Renewable resources]]</li><li>[[Sword|Sword]]<br/>{{For|the item in ''Minecraft Dungeons''|MCD:Sword|MCD:Diamond Sword}} {{Item | image = <gallery> Wooden Sword.png | Wooden Stone Sword.png | Stone Iron Sword.png | Iron Golden Sword.png | Golden Diamond Sword.png | Diamond Netherite Sword.png | Netherite </gallery> | rarity = Common | renewable = * '''Netherite''': No * '''All others''': Yes | durability = '''Java Edition'''<br> Golden: 32<br> Wood: 59<br> Stone: 131<br> Iron: 250<br> Diamond: 1561<br> Netherite: 2031<br> '''Bedrock Edition'''<br> Golden: 33<br> Wood: 60<br> Stone: 132<br> Iron: 251<br> Diamond: 1562<br> Netherite: 2032 | stackable = No }} The '''sword''' is a melee [[weapon]] that is mainly used to deal [[damage]] to [[entity|entities]] or for breaking certain blocks faster than by hand. A sword is made from one of six materials, in order of increasing quality and expense: wood, gold, stone, iron, diamond and netherite. == Obtaining == === Crafting === {{Crafting |showname=0 |showdescription=1 |head=1 |name=[[Swords]] |B1={Any Planks}; Iron Ingot; Gold Ingot; Diamond |B2={Any Planks}; Iron Ingot; Gold Ingot; Diamond |B3=Stick |Output=Wooden Sword; Iron Sword; Golden Sword; Diamond Sword |type=Combat }} {{Crafting |name=Stone Sword |B1=Any stone-tier block |B2=Any stone-tier block |B3=Stick |Output=Stone Sword |description=Can use cobblestone and its other variants interchangeably. |type=Combat }} {{Crafting |foot=1 |ignoreusage=1 |name=[[Swords]] |ingredients=Damaged Matching [[Swords]] |Damaged Wooden Sword; Damaged Stone Sword; Damaged Iron Sword; Damaged Golden Sword; Damaged Diamond Sword; Damaged Netherite Sword |Damaged Wooden Sword; Damaged Stone Sword; Damaged Iron Sword; Damaged Golden Sword; Damaged Diamond Sword; Damaged Netherite Sword |description= The durability of the two swords is added together, plus an extra 5% of the tool type's total durability. Enchantments are removed unless combined on an [[anvil]].<br>'''Example:''' Two wooden swords, each with remaining durability of 20, combine into a wooden sword having 43 durability (20 + 20 + 5% of 60). |Output=Wooden Sword; Stone Sword; Iron Sword; Golden Sword; Diamond Sword; Netherite Sword |type=Combat }} === Upgrading === {{Smithing |Netherite Upgrade |Diamond Sword |Netherite Ingot |Netherite Sword |description= |tail=1 }} === Repairing === ==== Grinding ==== {{Grinding |showdescription=1 |ingredients=2x Damaged Wooden Sword or<br>2x Damaged Stone Sword or<br>2x Damaged Iron Sword or<br>2x Damaged Golden Sword or<br>2x Damaged Diamond Sword or <br>2x Damaged Netherite Sword |Damaged Wooden Sword; Damaged Stone Sword; Damaged Iron Sword; Damaged Golden Sword; Damaged Diamond Sword; Damaged Netherite Sword |Damaged Wooden Sword; Damaged Stone Sword; Damaged Iron Sword; Damaged Golden Sword; Damaged Diamond Sword; Damaged Netherite Sword |Wooden Sword; Stone Sword; Iron Sword; Golden Sword; Diamond Sword; Netherite Sword |description=The durability of the two swords is added together, plus an extra 5% durability. Any enchantments, besides curses, would be removed. }} ==== Unit repair ==== {{main|Anvil mechanics#Unit repair}} {{/Repairing with Anvils}} A sword can be repaired in an [[anvil]] by adding units of the [[tiers]]' repair material, with each repair material restoring 25% of the sword's maximum durability, rounded down. === Mob loot === {{Main|Drops#Equipped items}} Some [[mobs]] can spawn with a sword and have an 8.5% chance of dropping them upon death caused by player. This chance is increased by 1% per level of [[Looting]], up to a maximum of 11.5% with Looting III. [[Zombie]]s and [[husk]]s can drop iron swords, [[zombified piglin]]s and [[piglin]]s can drop golden swords, and [[wither skeleton]]s can drop stone swords. The dropped sword is usually badly damaged and may be enchanted. Stone swords dropped by wither skeletons are never enchanted. A [[vex]] wields an iron sword that normally has a 0% chance of dropping, because their main hand's <code>HandDropChances</code> is 0. However, this chance increases by 1 percentage point per level of Looting. It is never damaged{{only|java}} and may be enchanted. {{IN|be}}, [[pillager]]s and [[vindicator]]s that spawn from raids have a 4.1% chance (5.12% chance on hard mode) of dropping a damaged iron sword. This sword has a 50% chance of being enchanted. === Trading === [[File:Weaponsmith Diamond Sword Trade.png|thumb|right|The diamond sword trade of a weaponsmith.]] {{IN|bedrock}}, an apprentice-level weaponsmith villagers sells enchanted iron swords for at least 7-21 emeralds, and a master-level weaponsmith sells enchanted diamond swords for at least 13-27 emeralds. {{IN|java}}, a novice-level weaponsmith villager has a {{frac|2|3}} chance of selling an enchanted iron sword for at least 7-22 emeralds. A master-level weaponsmith offers to sell an enchanted diamond sword for at least 11–27 emeralds. The enchantments of the swords offered by villagers are the same as the ones obtained from an [[enchantment table]] at levels 5–19. === Chest loot === {{LootChestItem|iron-sword,level-enchanted-iron-sword,damaged-random-enchanted-iron-sword,golden-sword,random-enchanted-golden-sword,diamond-sword,damaged-diamond-sword,level-enchanted-diamond-sword,damaged-random-enchanted-diamond-sword,damaged-random-enchanted-diamond-sword-2}} == Usage == === Attacking === Pressing {{control|attack}} while holding a sword inflicts damage on both mobs and other players. Upon damaging a mob or player, the sword's [[Item Durability|durability]] decreases by 1. Attacking a [[boat]] or a [[minecart]] with a sword stone tier or higher instantly destroys it {{only|java}}, without decreasing the sword's durability. Otherwise, it requires 2 hits, with neither decreasing durability. ==== Sweeping ==== {{exclusive|Java|section=1}} If the attack recharge meter is 84.8% or above and the player is on the ground standing or moving slower than the [[sprinting]] speed in a straight line, the sword performs a sweeping attack indicated by a gale [[particle]] that reaches nearby enemies for {{hp|1}} and knocks them back; the amount of knockback is 80% that of the basal knockback and does not benefit from the [[knockback]] enchantment. As result, the player can perform a sweep attack while they are sprinting diagonally but it is impossible to perform a sweep attack at the same time as a critical hit or while riding some [[entity]]. All enemies within an 1 by 0.25 by 1 block area of any part of the attacked mob and whose feet are 3 or less blocks away from player's feet are affected. The [[sweeping edge]] enchantment increases the damage dealt by 50% of the normal hit damage for level I, 67% for level II and 75% for level III. === Damage === {{Main|Damage}} ==== Java Edition ==== Swords have an attack speed of 1.6 and take 0.625 seconds to [[Damage#Attack cooldown|recover]]. {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" data-description="Sword attack damage by type" ! Material ! {{ItemSprite|Wooden Sword|text=Wooden}} ! {{ItemSprite|Golden Sword|text=Gold}} ! {{ItemSprite|Stone Sword|text=Stone}} ! {{ItemSprite|Iron Sword|text=Iron}} ! {{ItemSprite|Diamond Sword|text=Diamond}} ! {{ItemSprite|Netherite Sword|text=Netherite}} |- ! Attack Damage | {{hp|4}} | {{hp|4}} | {{hp|5}} | {{hp|6}} | {{hp|7}} | {{hp|8}} |- ! Attack Speed | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |- ! Damage/Second (DPS) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 8 | 9.6 | 11.2 | 12.8 |- ! Durability | 59 | 32 | 131 | 250 | 1561 | 2031 |- ! Lifetime damage inflicted<ref group="note">The formula to find the total lifetime damage is ''Lifetime damage minimum = Durability × Damage per hit''. It ignores enchantments and [[Damage#Critical_hit|critical hits]], and assumes the sword is at maximum charge</ref> | {{hp|236}} | {{hp|128}} | {{hp|655}} | {{hp|1500}} | {{hp|10927}} | {{hp|16248}} |} {{notelist}} ==== Bedrock Edition ==== {{IN|bedrock}}, swords have no attack cooldown or sweep attack, and deal the following damage: {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" data-description="Sword attack damage by type" ! Material ! {{ItemSprite|Wooden Sword|text=Wooden}} ! {{ItemSprite|Golden Sword|text=Gold}} ! {{ItemSprite|Stone Sword|text=Stone}} ! {{ItemSprite|Iron Sword|text=Iron}} ! {{ItemSprite|Diamond Sword|text=Diamond}} ! {{ItemSprite|Netherite Sword|text=Netherite}} |- ! Attack Damage | {{hp|5}} <!-- DO NOT CHANGE THESE! The values are correct, '+4 Attack Damage' means 5 total attack damage. --> | {{hp|5}} | {{hp|6}} | {{hp|7}} | {{hp|8}} | {{hp|9}} |- ! Durability | 60 | 33 | 132 | 251 | 1562 | 2032 |- ! Lifetime damage inflicted<ref group="note">The formula to find the total lifetime damage is ''Durability × Damage per hit = Lifetime damage minimum''. It excludes enchantments and critical hits</ref> | {{hp|300}} | {{hp|165}} | {{hp|792}} | {{hp|1757}} | {{hp|12496}} | {{hp|18288}} |} {{notelist}} The most amount of damage that a sword enchanted with [[Sharpness]] V can do is 11 {{in|java}} and 15.25 {{in|bedrock}}, without critical hits. === Sword breaking times === {{main|Breaking}} A sword can also be used to destroy certain blocks 50% quicker, sometimes much quicker than with fists. Using a sword to destroy any block that doesn't break instantly by hand decreases its durability by 2; this includes bamboo, despite that the sword is the fastest tool for breaking it.<ref>{{bug|MC-195168||Swords consume double durability than they normally would when destroying bamboo saplings, bamboo, or cobwebs}}</ref> If a sword is enchanted with [[Silk Touch]], either using [[Creative]] or [[commands]], cobwebs the sword destroys will drop the cobwebs themselves instead of the usual string. This is due to the sword being classified as the proper tool for cobwebs. The following table shows the time it takes to break blocks on which swords have any effect. Colors indicate what gets dropped: * White: an original block. * Blue: block's normal drop (e.g. seeds, sapling, apple). * Red: nothing. {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" data-description="Blocks affected by swords" ! Block ! Fists ! Sword ! colspan="2" | Proper/fastest tool |- !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Bamboo}} | {{tc|no|{{breaking time|Bamboo}} s }} || 0.05 s (instant) <!-- this doesn't work: {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Bamboo|Sword}} s}} --> | {{ItemSprite|sword|link=Sword}} | 0.05 s (instant) <!-- this doesn't work: {{breaking time|Bamboo|Sword}} s --> |- !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Cobweb}} | {{tc|no|{{breaking time|Cobweb|drop=None}} s}} || {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Cobweb|Sword}} s}} | {{ItemSprite|shears|link=Shears}} | {{breaking time|Cobweb|Shears}} s |- !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Cocoa}} | {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Cocoa}}s}} || {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Cocoa|Sword}}s}} | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}} | {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Cocoa|Golden}} – {{breaking time|Cocoa|Wooden}} s}} |- ! style="text-align:left"|{{BlockLink|Hay Bale}} | 1s | 0.8s{{only|bedrock}} | {{ItemSprite|wooden-hoe|link=Hoe}} | {{breaking time|Hay Bale|Golden}} – {{breaking time|Hay Bale|Wooden}} s |- !style="text-align:left" rowspan="2"| {{BlockLink|Leaves}} !rowspan="2" {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Leaves}} s}} !rowspan="2" {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Leaves|Sword}} s}} | {{ItemSprite|shears|link=Shears}} | {{breaking time|Leaves|Shears}}s |- | {{ItemSprite|wooden-hoe|link=Hoe}} | {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Leaves|Golden}} – {{breaking time|Leaves|Wooden}} s}} |- !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Jack o'Lantern}} | {{breaking time|Jack o'Lantern}} s || {{breaking time|Jack o'Lantern|Sword}} s | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}} | {{breaking time|Jack o'Lantern|Golden}} – {{breaking time|Jack o'Lantern|Wooden}} s |- !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Melon}} | {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Melon}} s}} || {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Melon|Sword}} s}} | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}} | {{tc|planned|{{breaking time|Melon|Golden}} – {{breaking time|Melon|Wooden}} s}} |- !style="text-align:left"| {{BlockLink|Pumpkin}} | {{breaking time|Pumpkin}}s || {{breaking time|Pumpkin|Sword}} s | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}} | {{breaking time|Pumpkin|Golden}} – {{breaking time|Pumpkin|Wooden}} s |- !style="text-align:left" rowspan="2"| {{BlockLink|Vines}} | rowspan="2" {{tc|no|{{breaking time|Vines}} s}} || rowspan="2" {{tc|no|{{breaking time|Vines|Sword}} s}} | {{ItemSprite|wooden-axe|link=Axe}} | {{tc|no|{{breaking time|Vines|Golden}} – {{breaking time|Vines|Wooden}} s}} |- | {{ItemSprite|shears|link=Shears}} | {{breaking time|Vines|Shears}} s |} ==== Safety around constructions ==== In Creative mode, swords are unable to break blocks. However, care must still be taken around [[minecart]]s, [[painting]]s, [[item frame]]s,{{only|java}} and [[armor stand]]s; these are entities, thus can be broken with swords in Creative.<ref>{{bug|MC-27140}}</ref><ref>{{bug|MC-18463}}</ref> === Enchantments === Swords can receive, gathered from mob drops/villager trades or be found in various loot chests (example: End City, Bastion Remnant)with the following [[enchantment]]s: {| class="wikitable sortable col-2-center col-3-right" |+ !Name !Max Level ![[Enchanting|Method]] !Weight |- |[[Fire Aspect]] |II |{{Inventory slot|Enchanting Table}}{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |2 |- |[[Looting]] |III |{{Inventory slot|Enchanting Table}}{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |2 |- |[[Unbreaking]] |III |{{Inventory slot|Enchanting Table}}{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |5 |- |[[Sharpness]]<ref group=note name=note1>Sharpness, Smite, and Bane of Arthropods are mutually exclusive.</ref> |V |{{Inventory slot|Enchanting Table}}{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |10 |- |[[Smite]]<ref group=note name=note1/> |V |{{Inventory slot|Enchanting Table}}{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |5 |- |[[Bane of Arthropods]]<ref group="note" name=note1/> |V |{{Inventory slot|Enchanting Table}}{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |5 |- |[[Knockback]] |II |{{Inventory slot|Enchanting Table}}{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |5 |- |[[Mending]] |I |{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |2 |- |[[Curse of Vanishing]] |I |{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |1 |- |[[Sweeping Edge]]{{Only|java|short=1}} |III |{{Inventory slot|Enchanting Table}}{{Inventory slot|Anvil}} |2 |} Golden swords have the highest enchantability, yet the least durability{{Notelist}} === Fuel === Wooden swords can be used as fuel in [[furnace]]s, smelting 1 item per sword. === Smelting ingredient === {{Smelting|showname=1|Iron Sword;Golden Sword|Iron Nugget;Gold Nugget|0,1}} === Piglins === If a {{EntityLink|Piglin}} see a golden sword, it will set off to reach it, then stare at it for 120 — 160 ticks, putting it in their inventory, and continue to perform the action it was taking before being attracted by the golden sword. == Sounds == {{Edition|Java}}: {{Sound table |sound=Strong attack1.ogg |sound2=Strong attack2.ogg |sound3=Strong attack3.ogg |sound4=Strong attack4.ogg |sound5=Strong attack5.ogg |sound6=Strong attack6.ogg |subtitle=Strong attack |source=player |description=When a player deals an attack that does not trigger any other attack sounds |id=entity.player.attack.strong |translationkey=subtitles.entity.player.attack.strong |volume=''varies'' <ref group=sound>0.6 for <code>strong1</code> through <code>strong4</code>, and 0.7 for <code>strong5</code> and <code>strong6</code></ref> |pitch=1.0 |distance=16}} {{Sound table |sound=Critical attack1.ogg |sound2=Critical attack2.ogg |sound3=Critical attack3.ogg |subtitle=Critical attack |source=player |description=When a player deals a critical hit |id=entity.player.attack.crit |translationkey=subtitles.entity.player.attack.crit |volume=0.7 |pitch=1.0 |distance=16}} {{Sound table |sound=Knockback attack1.ogg |sound2=Knockback attack2.ogg |sound3=Knockback attack3.ogg |sound4=Knockback attack4.ogg |subtitle=Knockback attack |source=player |description=When a player deals a sprinting attack |id=entity.player.attack.knockback |translationkey=subtitles.entity.player.attack.knockback |volume=0.7 |pitch=1.0 |distance=16}} {{Sound table |sound=Sweep attack1.ogg |sound2=Sweep attack2.ogg |sound3=Sweep attack3.ogg |sound4=Sweep attack4.ogg |sound5=Sweep attack5.ogg |sound6=Sweep attack6.ogg |sound7=Sweep attack7.ogg |subtitle=Sweeping attack |source=player |description=When a player deals a sweep attack |id=entity.player.attack.sweep |translationkey=subtitles.entity.player.attack.sweep |volume=0.7 |pitch=1.0 |distance=16}} {{Sound table |rowspan=2 |sound=Weak attack1.ogg |sound2=Weak attack2.ogg |sound3=Weak attack3.ogg |sound4=Weak attack4.ogg |subtitle=Weak attack |source=player |description=When a player deals an attack with no damage |id=entity.player.attack.nodamage |translationkey=subtitles.entity.player.attack.weak |volume=0.7 |pitch=1.0 |distance=16}} {{Sound table |subtitle=Weak attack |source=player |description=When a player attempts to attack without sufficient cooldown |id=entity.player.attack.weak |translationkey=subtitles.entity.player.attack.weak |volume=0.7 |pitch=1.0 |distance=16}} {{Sound table |sound=Random break.ogg |subtitle=Item breaks |source=player |description=When a sword's durability is exhausted |id=entity.item.break |translationkey=subtitles.entity.item.break |volume=0.8 |pitch=0.8-1.2 |distance=16 |foot=1}} {{Edition|Bedrock}}: {{Sound table |type=bedrock |sound=Strong attack1.ogg |sound2=Strong attack2.ogg |sound3=Strong attack3.ogg |sound4=Strong attack4.ogg |sound5=Strong attack5.ogg |sound6=Strong attack6.ogg |source=player |description=When a player deals an attack with damage |id=game.player.attack.strong |volume=0.2 |pitch=0.8-1.2}} {{Sound table |sound=Weak attack1.ogg |sound2=Weak attack2.ogg |sound3=Weak attack3.ogg |sound4=Weak attack4.ogg |source=player |description=When a player deals an attack with no damage |id=game.player.attack.nodamage |volume=0.2 |pitch=0.8-1.2}} {{Sound table |sound=Random break.ogg |source=player |description=When an sword's durability is exhausted |id=random.break |volume=1.0 |pitch=0.9 |foot=1}} == Data values == === ID === {{edition|java}}: {{ID table |edition=java |showforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Wooden Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=wooden_sword |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Stone Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=stone_sword |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Iron Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=iron_sword |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Diamond Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=diamond_sword |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Golden Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=golden_sword |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Netherite Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=netherite_sword |form=item |foot=1}} {{edition|bedrock}}: {{ID table |edition=bedrock |shownumericids=y |showforms=y |notshowbeitemforms=y |generatetranslationkeys=y |displayname=Wooden Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=wooden_sword |id=308 |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Stone Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=stone_sword |id=312 |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Iron Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=iron_sword |id=307 |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Diamond Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=diamond_sword |id=316 |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Golden Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=golden_sword |id=322 |form=item}} {{ID table |displayname=Netherite Sword |spritetype=item |nameid=netherite_sword |id=604 |form=item |foot=1}} == Achievements == {{load achievements|Time to Strike!;Overkill;Oooh, shiny!}} == Advancements == {{load advancements|Oh Shiny}} == History == === Blocking === {{main|Blocking}} [[File:Parrying.png|thumb|right|The blocking animation using a sword before and after [[Java Edition 14w30a]] (from the [[Adventure Update|Adventure]] to the [[Bountiful Update|Bountiful]] updates).]] Previously, since the [[Adventure Update]], all types of swords could be used to parry to block some forms of damage. If the player is blocking with a sword when attacked, the sword deflects 50% of incoming damage from melee, non-magical projectiles like arrows, and explosions, along with minimizing airborne knockback. The sword is held in front of the player and its durability is not reduced by blocking. The player moves at a slower rate than [[sneaking]] if blocking with a sword. Sword blocks could be engaged and disengaged instantly, with no delay between the input and damage mitigation nor cooldown between lowering a block and raising a new one. After the [[Combat Update]], the sword blocking functionality was replaced by blocking with [[shield]]s and to accommodate the [[dual wield]] system. Shields negate more damage and knockback than sword blocking from "blockable" attacks (they block 100% damage and knockback after [[Java Edition 1.11]]), but, unlike swords, they lose durability, have a 0.25 second startup period before damage can be mitigated and can be temporarily disabled by attacks with an [[axe]]. === Knockback === The knockback dealt by swords used to be higher than while the players are using another melee [[item]]s, like an axe or with the hands. This feature was removed in [[Java Edition 1.9]] and is also no longer used in ''[[Bedrock Edition]]''. === Historical changes per version === {{History|java indev}} {{History||0.31|snap=20091231-2|[[File:Iron Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added iron swords. |Iron swords cannot be [[craft]]ed yet, but can be added to the [[player]]'s [[inventory]] during world creation.}} {{History||0.31|snap=?|The iron sword is no longer added to the player's inventory during world creation.}} {{History||0.31|snap=20100128|[[File:Wooden Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Stone Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Diamond Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Swords made from wood, stone, and diamond have been added. |Swords cannot be crafted yet, but have been added to the [[item]] [[chest]] in the Indev house.|A sword held by the player is now rendered to appear more 3D.}} {{History||0.31|snap=20100129|Wood, stone, iron, and diamond swords can now be [[craft]]ed.}} {{History|||snap=20100130|[[File:Golden Sword JE1.png|32px]] Swords can now be made out of gold.}} {{History|||snap=20100131|Swords now have [[durability]]. |Better swords now last longer. |Swords now cost 1 durability per hit, and 2 points per block broken.}} {{History||20100206|[[File:Golden Sword JE2 BE1.png|32px]] The texture of gold swords has been slightly changed.}} {{History|java alpha}} {{History||v1.2.0|snap=release|[[Zombie pigmen]] now hold golden swords.}} {{History|java beta}} {{History||1.2|Swords, like all [[tool]]s, now have more [[item durability|durability]]. |Prior, diamond swords had 1024 durability, iron swords had 128, stone swords 64 and wood and gold had 32 durability.}} {{History||1.5|The damages of all swords have increased by 1, due to the player's barehand damage increasing from {{hp|1}} to {{hp|2}}. |As a result, wooden and golden swords now dealt {{hp|5}}, stone swords {{hp|7}}, iron swords {{hp|9}}, and diamond swords {{hp|11}}.}} {{History||1.8|snap=Pre-release|Added the ability to block with a sword, giving the [[player]] more options in combat. |Swords deflect 50% of incoming melee damage, non-magical projectiles like arrows and explosion damage, and a bit of knockback. |The sword is held in front of the player and its durability is not reduced by blocking.|The player moves at a slower rate than [[sneaking]] when blocking with a sword. |As barehand damage has been reduced from {{hp|2}} to {{hp|1}}, the damages of all swords have been reduced to their pre Beta 1.5 values.}} {{History|java}} {{History||1.0.0|snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3|Sword [[damage]] has been reduced to make way for [[enchanting]]. A diamond sword's damage has been reduced from {{hp|10}} to {{hp|7}}, iron has been reduced from {{hp|8}} to {{hp|6}} and stone has been reduced from {{hp|6}} to {{hp|5}}. Wooden and golden swords still deal {{hp|4}} damage.|Iron swords are now found in the new [[stronghold]] altar [[chest]]s.}} {{History|||snap=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Swords can now be enchanted in the [[enchantment table]].}} {{History||1.1|snap=12w01a|Iron swords are now found in [[village]] blacksmith chests.}} {{History||1.2.1|snap=12w06a|The [[player]] now has a rare chance of obtaining iron swords by killing [[zombie]]s and golden swords from [[zombie pigmen]] from the addition of [[rare drops]]. These swords have a 20% chance of being enchanted.}} {{History||1.2.4|snap=release|[[Spruce planks]], [[birch planks]], and [[jungle planks]] can now be used to craft wooden swords.}} {{History||1.3.1|snap=12w18a|Wooden swords can now be used as [[fuel]] in a [[furnace]].}} {{History|||snap=12w21a|Blacksmith [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] diamond swords for 12–13 [[emerald]]s, and iron swords for 7–10 emeralds. |With the [[trading]] implementation, renewable [[item]]s such as [[wheat]] can now be [[trading|sold]] to buy a diamond sword. This has now made all swords [[Renewable Resource|renewable]].}} {{History||1.4.2|snap=12w32a|[[Zombie]]s may sometimes wield iron swords, dealing extra [[damage]].}} {{History|||snap=12w34a|If a [[player]] has dyed leather armor equipped and selected a sword of any kind, it appears in the color of the dye applied to the armor, when switching to second or third person view.}} {{History|||snap=12w36a|Added [[wither skeleton]]s, which hold stone swords.}} {{History||1.4.6|snap=12w49a|[[Unbreaking]] can now be applied to a sword with an [[enchanted book]].}} {{History||1.6.1|snap=13w18a|Golden swords are now found in the new [[chest]]s in [[nether fortress]]es.}} {{History|||snap=13w21a|Instead of replacing the barehanded [[damage]] ({{hp|1}}), swords now add their damage onto the barehanded damage, which results in all swords doing {{hp|1}} more damage than before.}} {{History|||snap=13w25b|In [[Creative]] mode, swords are no longer able to break [[block]]s, and no [[sound]] plays when they're hit with one.}} {{History||1.7.2|snap=1.7.1|[[Acacia planks]] and [[dark oak planks]] can now be used to craft wooden swords.}} {{History||1.8|snap=14w02a|Weaponsmith [[villager]]s now [[trading|sell]] enchanted diamond swords for 12–15 [[emerald]]s, and iron swords for 9–10 emeralds. Unenchanted swords are no longer sold.}} {{History|||snap=14w30a|Sword holding position have been tweaked, and the blocking animation has changed. Blocking while mining was made impossible. Blocking immediately after attacking no longer continues the swing animation.}} {{History||1.9|snap=15w31a|[[Enchanting|Enchanted]] iron and diamond swords can now be found in [[end city]] ship [[chest]]s.}} {{History|||snap=15w33c|Swords no longer block attacks. Instead, [[shield]]s are used.}} {{History|||snap=15w34b|Swords now use the attack speed [[attribute]]. The attack speed of a sword is 1.25 or 0.8 seconds.}} {{History|||snap=15w34c|Nerfed swords, they now do {{hp|1}} less [[damage]] and have an attack speed of 1.45, or 0.69 seconds. |Swords can now do a sweep attack when moving at walking speed or slower, which knock back [[mob]]s near the one hit. The attack speed meter must be filled for it to work.}} {{History|||snap=15w36a|Each [[Sharpness]] level now adds {{hp|1}} damage to the base damage at level I and an additional {{hp|0.5}} for each additional level, down from a flat {{hp|1.25}} per level.}} {{History|||snap=15w37a|Swords now have an attack speed of 1.6, or 0.63 seconds.}} {{History|||snap=15w43a|The average yield of golden swords in [[nether fortress]] chests has been decreased.}} {{History|||snap=15w49a|Sweep attack now does {{hp|1}} damage to affected [[mob]]s and players.}} {{History||1.11.1|snap=16w50a|Golden and iron swords now [[smelt]] down into one of their respective [[nugget]]s. |Added [[Sweeping Edge]] enchantment.}} {{History||1.13|snap=17w47a|Prior to [[1.13/Flattening|''The Flattening'']], these [[item]]s' numeral IDs were 268, 272, 267, 276 and 283.}} {{History|||snap=18w10a|Swords can now generate in [[buried treasure]] chests.}} {{History||September 10, 2018|link={{tweet|JasperBoerstra|1039167196801458176}}|[[File:Wooden Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Stone Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Iron Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Golden Sword JE3 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Diamond Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[Jasper Boerstra]] tweets an image of updated sword textures.}} {{History||1.14|snap=18w43a|[[File:Wooden Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Stone Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Iron Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Golden Sword JE3 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Diamond Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of all swords have been changed. |Swords now break [[bamboo]] instantly.}} {{History||1.16|snap=20w06a|[[File:Netherite Sword JE1.png|32px]] Added netherite swords. |Netherite swords are obtained by combining one diamond sword and one [[netherite ingot]] in a [[crafting table]]. |[[Crimson planks]] and [[warped planks]] can now be used to craft wooden swords.}} {{History|||snap=20w09a|[[File:Diamond Sword JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The texture of diamond swords has been changed.}} {{History|||snap=20w10a|[[File:Netherite Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The texture of netherite swords has been changed. |Netherite swords can no longer be [[crafted]]. |Netherite swords are now obtained by combining one diamond sword and one [[netherite ingot]] in a [[smithing table]].}} {{History|||snap=20w15a|Stone swords can now be crafted using [[blackstone]].}} {{History|||snap=20w16a|Golden and netherite swords now generate in [[bastion remnants]] chests. |Golden swords now generate randomly enchanted in [[ruined portal]] chests.}} {{History|||snap=20w17a|Diamonds swords now generate in place of netherite swords in bastion remnant [[chest]]s.}} {{History||1.16.2|snap=20w30a|Damaged enchanted iron swords can now be found in [[bastion remnant]] chests.}} {{History||1.17|snap=21w08a|Stone swords can now be crafted using [[cobbled deepslate]].}} {{History||1.19|snap=22w11a|[[Mangrove planks]] can now be used to craft wooden swords.}} {{History||1.20<br>(Experimental)|link=1.19.4|snap=23w04a|Upgrading diamond swords to netherite swords now requires the netherite upgrade [[smithing template]].}} {{History|upcoming java}} {{History||Combat Tests|snap=1.14.3 - Combat Test|The attack speed for all swords has been increased to 3. |The base [[damage]] is now {{Hp|2}}, meaning that all swords now do {{Hp|1}} more damage than before}. |The attack reach of swords has been increased to 3.5 [[block]]s.}} {{History|||snap=Combat Test 2|The attack speed of all swords has been decreased to 2.5.}} {{History|||snap=Combat Test 3|The attack speed of all swords has been changed from 2.5 back to 3.0. |The attack key can now again be held down to automatically attack when the attack meter is full. |Attacks now happen only when the sword is at 120% charge, slower than if attacks were timed.}} {{History|||snap=Combat Test 4|Sword can now perform critical, knockback ([[sprint]]) hits on 100% charge. |The attack reach of all weapons was decreased by 0.5 [[block]]. Sword now have a 3 [[block]]s reach. |The 200% attack now gives a bonus reach of 1 [[block]].}} {{History|||snap=Combat Test 5|Weapons have been nerfed. All material tiers have been nerfed by {{Hp|1}} except wood and gold, and the sword tier have been nerfed by {{Hp|1}}. This means that the wooden/stone/golden sword now does {{Hp|4}} damage, the iron sword now does {{Hp|5}} damage and the diamond sword now does {{Hp|6}} damage.}} {{History|||snap=Combat Test 6|All weapons' attack reach have been buffed by 0.5 [[block]]. |200% attacks have been removed. |Swords now always do sweep attack, even in the air. |The cooldown for missed hit is a 4-tick cooldown instead of using the attack speed attribute.}} {{History|||snap=Combat Test 7c|All weapons' attack reach have been nerfed by 0.5 [[block]]. The sword's attack reach is now 3 [[block]]s again. |200% attacks have been re-added. |Swords no longer sweep without [[Sweeping Edge]] and 200% charge again. |Adjusted the netherite tier value to match the weapon nerf in Combat Test 5}} {{History|||snap=Combat Test 8b|Enchantment bonus attack damage are now included in the base damage when calculating critical hits (they were excluded before). Due to this change, enchanted swords critical attacks are now way more powerful (especially with high enchantments)}} {{History|pocket alpha}} {{History||v0.2.0|[[File:Stone Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added stone swords.}} {{History||v0.3.0|[[File:Wooden Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added wooden swords. |Survival players no longer start out with an infinite durability stone sword in the inventory.}} {{History||v0.3.2|[[File:Iron Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Golden Sword JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Diamond Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added iron, gold, and diamond swords.}} {{History||v0.4.0|Iron swords have replaced stone swords in the creative inventory.}} {{History||v0.9.0|snap=build 1|Iron swords can now be found in [[stronghold]] altar [[chest]]s and inside blacksmith chests.}} {{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 11|Wooden, stone, golden and diamond swords are now available in the [[creative]] [[inventory]].}} {{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 12|Wooden, stone, golden and diamond swords have been removed from creative.}} {{History||v0.11.0|snap=build 13|All swords are available in creative mode again.}} {{History||v0.12.1|snap=build 1|Instead of replacing the barehanded [[damage]] ({{hp|1}}), swords now add their damage onto the barehanded damage, which results in all swords doing {{hp|1}} more damage than before.|In [[creative]] mode, swords are no longer able to break [[block]]s, and no [[sound]] plays when they're hit with one.|Golden swords can now be found in [[nether fortress]] chests. |[[Zombie]]s now rarely spawn holding an iron sword that have a chance to [[drops|dropped]]. |Golden swords are now rarely dropped by [[zombie pigmen]]. |Stone swords are now rarely dropped by [[wither skeleton]]s.}} {{History||v0.15.0|snap=build 1|Iron swords are now sometimes dropped by [[husk]]s that spawn holding an iron sword.}} {{History|pocket}} {{History||1.0.0|snap=alpha 0.17.0.1|Enchanted iron and diamond swords can now be found in [[end city]] [[chest]]s.}} {{History||1.0.4|snap=alpha 1.0.4.0|Iron swords and enchanted diamond swords are now sold by weaponsmith [[villager]]s.}} {{History||1.1.0|snap=alpha 1.1.0.0|Iron and golden swords are now [[smelting|smeltable]]. |Added [[vex]]es, which rarely drop an iron sword if killed using [[Looting]] enchantment.}} {{History|bedrock}} {{History||1.10.0|snap=beta 1.10.0.3|[[File:Wooden Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Stone Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Iron Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Golden Sword JE3 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Diamond Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of all swords have been changed. |Iron swords are now found in [[plains]] [[village]] weaponsmiths.}} {{History||1.11.0|snap=beta 1.11.0.1|Iron swords can now be found in [[savanna]], [[snowy taiga]], [[taiga]] and [[desert]] village weaponsmiths.}} {{History|||snap=beta 1.11.0.4|[[Pillager]]s and [[vindicator]]s that spawn in [[raid]]s can now drop iron swords upon [[death]]. |[[Trading]] has been changed. Iron swords [[trading|sold]] by weaponsmith [[villager]]s now cost 2 [[emerald]]s while diamond swords cost 8 emeralds as part of their fourth tier trades.}} {{History||1.16.0|snap=beta 1.16.0.51|[[File:Netherite Sword BE1.png|32px]] Added netherite swords. |Netherite swords are obtained by combining one diamond sword and one [[netherite ingot]] in a [[crafting table]]. |[[File:Diamond Sword JE3 BE3.png|32px]] The texture of diamond swords has been changed. |Golden swords are now sometimes [[drops|dropped]] by [[piglin]]s that spawn holding a golden sword.}} {{History|||snap=beta 1.16.0.57|Netherite swords can no longer be [[crafting|crafted]]. |Netherite swords are now obtained by combining one diamond sword and one [[netherite ingot]] in a [[smithing table]]. |Stone swords can now be crafted using [[blackstone]]. |Golden and netherite swords now generate in [[bastion remnant]] chests. |Golden swords now generate randomly enchanted in [[ruined portal]] chests.}} {{History|||snap=beta 1.16.0.63|Diamonds swords now generate in place of netherite swords in bastion remnant [[chest]]s.}} {{History||1.17.30|snap=beta 1.17.20.20|Swords now break [[bamboo]] instantly.}} {{History|console}} {{History||xbox=TU1|xbone=CU1|ps=1.0|wiiu=Patch 1|switch=1.0.1|[[File:Wooden Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Stone Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Iron Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Golden Sword JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Diamond Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added swords (all five types).}} {{History||xbox=TU5|The ability to block with swords has been added, giving the [[player]] more options in combat.}} {{History||xbox=TU53|xbone=CU43|ps=1.49|wiiu=Patch 23|switch=1.0.3|Iron and golden swords are now [[smelting|smeltable]].}} {{History||xbox=none|xbone=none|ps=1.90|wiiu=none|switch=none|[[File:Wooden Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Stone Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Iron Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Golden Sword JE3 BE2.png|32px]] [[File:Diamond Sword JE2 BE2.png|32px]] The textures of all swords have been changed.}} {{History||ps=1.92|The ability to block with swords has been removed.}} {{History|New Nintendo 3DS Edition}} {{History||0.1.0|[[File:Wooden Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Stone Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Iron Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Golden Sword JE2 BE1.png|32px]] [[File:Diamond Sword JE1 BE1.png|32px]] Added swords. |Swords cannot block attacks.}} {{History|foot}} == Issues == {{issue list}} == Trivia == *The sword's traditional [[texture]] came from [[Notch]]'s abandoned RPG, ''[[Legend of the Chambered]]''. The iron sword's texture was created first, as it was from the game, and the other swords followed. *In ''Java Edition'', with the introduction of netherite swords, it is possible to one-hit kill undead [[mob]]s in the game (except [[wither]]s and [[zombie]]s/[[skeleton]]s with random armor) using a sword with the [[Smite]] V enchantment, without the need to perform a critical hit (this was previously possible only with a [[Smite]] V stone, iron, or diamond axe). *Plastic diamond and enchanted swords are official ''[[Minecraft]]'' merchandise.<ref>https://shop.minecraft.net/products/minecraft-sword?_pos=1&_psq=sword&_ss=e&_v=1.0</ref><ref>https://shop.minecraft.net/products/minecraft-enchanted-purple-sword?_pos=4&_psq=sword&_ss=e&_v=1.0</ref> *In the game [[wikipedia:Transformice|''Transformice'']], a diamond sword can be found in the shop. == Gallery == === Enchanted swords === <gallery> Enchanted Wooden Sword.gif|Enchanted wooden sword. Enchanted Stone Sword.gif|Enchanted stone sword. Enchanted Iron Sword.gif|Enchanted iron sword. Enchanted Golden Sword.gif|Enchanted golden sword. Enchanted Diamond Sword.gif|Enchanted diamond sword. Enchanted Netherite Sword.gif|Enchanted netherite sword. </gallery> === Texture packs === <gallery> File:Wood sword TP.png|Wooden sword in the [[Texture Pack DLC|Plastic Pack]]. Stone Sword SDGP.png|Stone sword in the [[Super Duper Graphics Pack]]. File:Gold sword Natural.png|Gold sword in the [[Texture Pack DLC|Natural Pack]]. </gallery> === In other media === <gallery> File:Alex Fighting in Nether.jpeg|Pixel art of [[Alex]] fighting with a diamond sword in the [[Nether]]. File:Alex Retrieving Diamond Sword.jpeg|Alex retrieving another diamond sword from a [[chest]]. File:Sinister Sword Sprite MCD.png|The [[MCD:Sinister Sword|Sinister Sword]], a unique sword featured in ''Minecraft Dungeons''. File:Sword GUI.png|A nondescript [[MCD:Sword|sword]] as it appears in ''[[Minecraft Dungeons]]''. File:Sword (item).png|A sword as it appears in ''[[Legend of the Chambered]]''. File:Sword Shirt.png|Officially licensed T-Shirt of a diamond sword. File:IronSword replica.jpg|Foam replica of an iron sword. </gallery> == References == {{reflist}} {{Items}} [[Category:Tools]] [[Category:Combat]] [[de:Schwert]] [[es:Espada]] [[fr:Épée]] [[hu:Kard]] [[ja:剣]] [[ko:검]] [[nl:Zwaard]] [[pl:Miecz]] [[pt:Espada]] [[ru:Меч]] [[tr:Kılıç]] [[uk:Меч]] [[zh:剑]]</li></ul>					The method of chunk loading has changed.

Trivia

• There are a possible fourteen trillion (14,062,500,000,000) real chunks that can be generated. There are 7.46×10^244,700 possible chunks, excluding entities.
• If a player stands in a chunk that has not generated yet, the world immediately becomes invisible until they are in a valid chunk. This does not happen if the Y coordinates are beyond the chunk boundaries.
• In Bedrock Edition, if one of the sixteen 16×16×16 sections of a chunk doesn't have any blocks in it, placing a block there shows the same animation as a chunk loading. This bug makes the block that the player placed turn to the same color of the sky in the direction the player is facing for about 1 second and starts fading away into the normal block texture. If the time is sunrise or sunset and the player places a block there, it actually changes colors constantly for 1 second if the player keeps bobbing their head up and down. The block also makes blocks behind it appear invisible.

See also

• Chunk format
• Frame rate
• Altitude

References

Environment 

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