As of right now, Minecraft only has one true melee weapon: Swords. Even though axes can technically be a melee weapon, they take more durability when hitting opponents or mobs than when breaking wood.

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Mattel has revealed a new lineup of Minecraft merchandise to coincide with the upcoming launch of A Minecraft Movie. While the movie hits theaters on ...

Minecraft has an exhaustive list of enchantments that can be implemented to your best piece of armor, weapon, and tools. However, only a fraction can be used to enchant swords, and since combat is a ...