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This article is about the enchantment. For the game mechanic, see Damage § Knockback.

Knockback is an enchantment to a sword or an axe that increases the sword's knockback.

Usage

For each level, Knockback adds 3 blocks distance to the base knockback. The highest it can add without commands is 6 blocks. It combines slightly with knockback caused by attacking while sprinting[more information needed]. In Java Edition, players can hit armor stands back with a knockback enchantment, but not in Bedrock Edition.

Data values

ID

Java Edition:

NameIdentifierTranslation key
Knockbackknockbackenchantment.minecraft.knockback

Bedrock Edition:

NameIdentifierNumeric ID Translation key
Knockbackknockback12enchantment.knockback

History

Java Edition
1.0.0Beta 1.9 Prerelease 3Added Knockback, which can be applied to swords.
Upcoming Java Edition
Combat TestsCombat Test 4Knockback can now be applied to axes.
Pocket Edition Alpha
v0.12.1build 1Added Knockback.
Legacy Console Edition
TU7CU1 1.0 Patch 11.0.1Added Knockback.

Issues

Issues relating to "Knockback" are maintained on the bug tracker. Report issues there.

See also

  • Punch, which applies knockback to arrows shot with a bow.
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