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Sweeping attacks

Combat mechanic

Sweeping attacks

A sword attack sweeps when it is made at more than 90% attack charge while standing on the ground, and is neither a critical hit nor a sprint-knockback hit.

Rules

WeaponAny sword in the main hand: Wooden, Stone, Copper, Iron, Golden, Diamond or Netherite.
Charge neededAttack charge above 0.9.
On the groundThe player must be standing on the ground.
Not combinedA critical hit or a hit with sprint knockback does not sweep.
Speed limitThe player's horizontal speed must be below 2.5 times their movement speed value.
Main hitThe sweep happens only if the main target takes damage from the hit.
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