Understand Sweeping Edge
Useful when…
- Increasing damage to nearby entities with Java sword sweeps
- Adding group damage when sweep conditions and nearby targets are present
How do Java sweep attacks work?
A Java sword sweep activates when the player is grounded, is not sprinting, and attacks with cooldown at least 84.8%. It damages nearby entities within a 1 by 0.25 by 1 block area around the attacked entity, dealing base damage of 1 point and knockback. Sweeping Edge is not required to trigger a sweep.
What does each level add?
Sweeping Edge increases sweep damage by 50%, 67%, and 75% of the sword’s attack damage at levels I, II, and III. The supplied formula uses the sword’s base damage before enchantments, then adds applicable enchantment damage for the sweep target: 1 + base damage × (level ÷ (level + 1)) + enchantment damage. This affects surrounding targets, not the one struck directly; target-sensitive enchantment damage is calculated for each sweep target independently.
When is it useful?
It can improve damage against clustered enemies when the Java sweep conditions are met and nearby entities are in range. Level III has the highest listed sweep ratio. Its benefit is limited when attacks focus on a single target or the sweep conditions are not met.
What are its limits?
The supported item list contains swords across the listed material tiers. Sweeping Edge does not change sweep activation conditions or damage to the directly hit target. The supplied sweep mechanics are Java-specific.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Improves group damage from sweeps but does not increase damage to the directly hit target.
- Its effect depends on meeting Java sweep conditions and having nearby targets.
- The listed compatible items are swords.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Thinking Sweeping Edge is needed to perform a sword sweep.
- Expecting it to increase damage against the directly attacked enemy.
- Expecting a sweep while sprinting, airborne, or below the required cooldown.
