Maximize Mace Throw Damage with Fall Height

Understanding Fall Damage Scaling

Thrown maces deal bonus damage based on how far they fall before hitting a target. The higher you throw or drop your mace, the more damage it deals on impact. This mechanic rewards positioning and timing.

How to Deal Maximum Damage

1. Find high ground — Climb to the top of towers, cliffs, or tall structures where you have vertical space above your targets.

2. Aim downward — Right-click to throw your mace so it falls toward enemies below rather than traveling horizontally.

3. Trigger ground smash — When your mace falls at least nine blocks, it creates a powerful ground smash that knocks back mobs in the impact area.

4. Combine with Density — Apply the Density enchantment at an anvil to increase fall damage further, though this makes the mace heavier and reduces throw speed.

Pro Tips

• Use natural terrain like mountains or build temporary platforms for consistent high-ground throws.
• The ground smash effect is especially effective against groups of mobs clustered together.
• Loyalty enchantment ensures your mace returns to you after each throw, so you can repeat this strategy without retrieving it manually.