How to Get the Smite Enchantment

Smite is an Enchantment in Minecraft. Read on to learn more about Smite, what gear you can equip it with, how to get it, and how to use it.

Smite Overview

Smite Basic Information

Smite Compatible Gear

Compatible Gear
Sword	Axe

How to Get Smite

Obtain using Enchanting Tables

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The most common way to obtain Smite is through an Enchanting Table. You'll need XP and Lapis Lazuli to enchant an item.

Use Bookshelves to increase enchantment levels

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Placing bookshelves around the Enchanting Table will increase the possible enchantment levels of an item. There must be one block of air between a bookshelf and the Enchanting Table for this to work.

Obtain by Fishing

Head out into open water and use your Fishing Rod to catch items with Smite enchantments. The Luck of the Sea enchant will increase your chances of catching enchanted items.

Loot from Chests

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You'll find Smite in Treasure Chests in structures and dungeons around the world. Make sure you're properly equipped with armor and weapons since these areas will be infested with Mobs.

Trade with Villagers

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You'll be able to trade items with villagers to obtain Smite. Librarians will be your best bet since you can trade Emeralds for enchantments even at Novice levels.

You'll have to level up other Villager types to obtain their enchanted stock.

How to Use Smite

Kill Undead Mobs Quicker

Unenchanted Sword compared to Sword with Smite V

Unlike Sharpness, Smite only increases your damage against Undead Mobs. However, more damage is added to your tool with Smite compared to Sharpness, making it good to use if you find yourself primarily dealing with Undead enemies.

Smite is particularly great against Withers since their large healthpools are less impactful thanks to your increased damage.

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Enchanting Guide: List of All Enchantments

List of All Enchantments