Weapon

Weapons are tools and items that can be used to damage entities. There are currently 10 weapons in-game :

• Axe – A melee weapon with a crushing blow attack.
• Sword – A melee weapon that has a sweep attack.
• Trident – An uncraftable weapon that has a melee attack, but it can also be launched from a distance.
• Bow – A ranged weapon that shoots arrows to deal damage.
• Crossbow – A ranged weapon that is stronger than a bow, but takes longer to reload.
• Arrow, Spectral Arrow and Tipped Arrow – Items that can be shot with bows, crossbow or dispensers to deal damage or apply status effects.
• Firework Rocket – Items that can be launched with crossbow or dispenser to deal damage and obscure opponent vision.
• Fire Charge – Can be shot out of dispenser to deal damage. There are multiple sizes/types. Large fireballs are shot by Ghast and explode on impact. Small fireballs are shot by Blaze and can be crafted to shoot out of a Dispenser. They as well explode on impact. Dragon Fireballs are shot by the Ender Dragon and leave a damaging particle cloud.
• Snowball – A projectile shot by players, Dispenser and Snow Golem.
• Damage Splash Potions and Damage Lingering Potions – Potions that can be used to deal magical damage.

Other combat-related items:

• Shield - A defensive item that blocks attacks.

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