How to Craft and Equip Your First Scythe

Gathering Materials

Scythes require either Diamond or Netherite tier materials depending on which version you want to craft. Collect the appropriate materials from mining or your existing stockpile. You'll also need a crafting table.

Crafting Your Scythe

Open your crafting table and arrange your Diamond or Netherite materials according to the scythe recipe. The exact layout follows a standard tool pattern. Once crafted, your scythe will appear in your inventory.

Equipping and Testing

Place the scythe in your hotbar and select it like any other weapon. Approach a mob and swing at it—you'll notice the scythe's unique pulling mechanic activates on hit, drawing the target closer to you. This is especially useful for keeping distance attackers like skeletons or blazes in melee range.

Combat Tips

The scythe's reach is longer than a sword, so you can engage enemies from slightly further away. Use the pulling effect to group mobs together or prevent them from fleeing. Experiment with timing your swings to maximize the pulling effect during combat encounters.