Witherbone Scythe

Quickstart

1. Smith the scythe using a netherite upgrade smithing template, a netherite hoe, and a wither skeleton skull.
2. Equip it in your main hand.
3. Right-click to fire a wither skull projectile (has a short cooldown before you can fire again).
4. Attack enemies normally — every third hit locks you out of attacking again for a moment as the weapon "recharges" its combo.

Overview

The Witherbone Scythe is a netherite-tier weapon shaped like a hoe but fights like a sword. It hits hard and fast in melee, roots enemies in place with each strike, and can also fire a wither skull at range on command. It's built for players who want an aggressive, hybrid melee/ranged combat tool.

What It Adds

• Witherbone Scythe — a single-handed netherite weapon with sword-like combat stats, hoe-like tool tagging, and a ranged wither skull attack.

Crafting And Obtaining

The Witherbone Scythe is created at a smithing table using the netherite upgrade smithing template:

You'll need a netherite hoe and a wither skeleton skull in addition to the smithing template. Once combined, you get one Witherbone Scythe.

Abilities And Mechanics

• Melee combat: Swings like a heavy weapon, dealing strong damage per hit. Every strike also cancels the target's horizontal knockback/movement momentum, pinning them in place instead of letting them slide away.
• Combo cooldown: Landing three melee hits in a row triggers a brief lockout — your next attack is blocked for about a second before you can swing again. Time your strikes in bursts of three rather than spamming continuously.
• Wither skull attack: Right-click (use) to launch a wither skull projectile in the direction you're looking. This has its own cooldown (a few seconds) separate from the melee combo lockout, so you can't spam skulls back-to-back.
• Durability: Uses netherite-level durability, so it holds up well through extended fights.
• Enchanting: Can be enchanted with sword, weapon, sharp weapon, fire aspect, and durability enchantments, letting you build it into a serious combat tool.

Progression And Strategy

Treat the Witherbone Scythe as a melee-first weapon with a ranged option in reserve. Use melee combos to lock enemies in place and control fights up close, then follow up with a wither skull when you need to finish off a fleeing target or soften a group from range. Because both the melee combo and the skull attack have cooldowns, pace your attacks rather than relying on constant spam — landing three clean hits, then briefly repositioning or firing a skull, keeps your damage output steady.