Sulfur Blade

Quickstart

1. Gather 2 gunpowder and 1 stick.
2. Craft the Sulfur Blade at a crafting table using the recipe below.
3. Equip it in your hand and swing at any mob or player.
4. Watch your target catch fire and start taking poison damage — then finish the fight before your durability runs out.

Overview

The Sulfur Blade is a fiery, toxic sword built for close-range combat. Forged from gunpowder and sulfurous energy, it doesn't just cut — it burns and poisons whatever it strikes, making it a great pick for players who want extra damage over time on top of a normal melee attack.

What It Adds

• Sulfur Blade: a one-handed sword that ignites and poisons enemies on hit.

How To Use

• Hold the Sulfur Blade and attack any living target (mob or player) in melee range.
• Every successful hit sets the target on fire for a few seconds and inflicts poison, dealing extra damage over time in addition to the sword's normal strike.
• Use it like any other sword — it works with normal attack combos and can be enchanted at an enchanting table (it supports sword enchantments).
• The blade has limited durability, so keep an eye on its condition during extended fights.

Crafting And Obtaining

Craft the Sulfur Blade at a crafting table using gunpowder and a stick:

Abilities And Mechanics

• Base Damage: deals solid melee damage on every swing, comparable to other mid-tier swords.
• Fire on Hit: any entity struck by the blade is set ablaze for a short duration.
• Poison on Hit: struck entities also receive a poison effect, causing damage over time after the initial hit.
• Durability: the blade has a limited number of uses before it needs repair.
• Repairing: restore durability by combining the Sulfur Blade with gold ingots at an anvil or crafting grid — each gold ingot restores a portion of its maximum durability.
• Enchanting: the Sulfur Blade can be enchanted like a normal sword, letting you stack traditional enchantments on top of its built-in fire and poison effects.
• Mining Utility: it cuts through cobwebs especially fast, useful for escaping webbed areas in a pinch.

Progression And Strategy

The Sulfur Blade shines in prolonged fights and against tougher enemies, since the combination of fire and poison keeps dealing damage even after you disengage. Use it to soften up enemies before finishing them off with melee blows, or pair it with hit-and-run tactics against dangerous mobs. Keep gold ingots on hand for repairs, and consider adding enchantments like Sharpness or Looting to further boost its combat value.