The Sweeping Edge enchantment in Minecraft is a sword enchantment that increases the damage dealt by sweeping attacks, which are area-of-effect attacks hitting multiple mobs around the player. It enhances the percentage of damage dealt to mobs hit by the sweep attack.

Key Details about Sweeping Edge:

• Effect: Increases sweep attack damage.
• Damage Increase by Level:
  • Sweeping Edge I: +50% sweeping damage
  • Sweeping Edge II: +67% sweeping damage
  • Sweeping Edge III: +75% sweeping damage
• Usage: Only applies to swords in Minecraft Java Edition.
• How Sweeping Attack Works: When you swing your sword with the attack meter at least 84.8% full, a sweeping attack hits multiple mobs near your target, dealing a portion of your sword's damage.
• Compatibility: Sweeping Edge damage stacks with other enchantments like Sharpness, which increases overall damage, making it effective for both single and multiple targets.
• Availability: Exclusive to Java Edition; not available in Bedrock Edition or other versions due to differences in combat mechanics.

How to Obtain Sweeping Edge:

• Enchant swords at an enchanting table with lapis lazuli and experience.
• Use enchanted books with Sweeping Edge on an anvil.
• Trade with librarian villagers or find enchanted books in loot chests.
• Use commands in cheat mode (e.g., /enchant [player] sweeping 3).

Practical Uses:

• Ideal for fighting groups of mobs, such as in mob farms or during raids.
• Saves time by dealing damage to multiple enemies in one swing.
• Works best when timing attacks to fully recharge the sword's attack meter.

Limitations:

• Does not increase damage for single-target strikes.
• Can accidentally harm friendly mobs if not careful.
• Not available in Bedrock Edition and other non-Java versions.

In summary, Sweeping Edge is a powerful enchantment that boosts the damage of sword sweep attacks, making it highly effective for crowd control in Minecraft Java Edition