Bane of Arthropods Vs. Sharpness Vs. Smite: Which Should You Choose?
Navigating late-game survival efficiently requires treating your inventory as a toolkit rather than searching for a mythical all-in-one blade. The undisputed king of exploration remains a Netherite sword equipped with Sharpness V, Unbreaking III, Mending, Looting III, and Sweeping Edge. This universal loadout neutralizes threats indiscriminately, ensuring you never face a combat encounter where your weapon rolls zero offensive bonuses.
Keep Smite V on a dedicated heavy weapon, preferably a diamond or Netherite axe, specifically for wither skeleton skull farming and the Wither boss fight. Relegate Bane of Arthropods strictly to utility tools sitting inside item frames near spawner farms. If an enchanting table rolls Bane on your primary gear, hit the grindstone, reclaim your levels, and spin the wheel again.