How to Craft and Use the New Weapon Mace in Minecraft

The Mace is a powerful new melee weapon added in Minecraft's recent Snapshot and Beta updates. This heavy, hammer-like tool provides players with impactful combat abilities and increased mobility options when equipped. Here is an in-depth look at the Mace - how to craft it, utilizing it in battle effectively, and repair it.

Crafting a Mace in Minecraft

To craft a Mace in Minecraft, you will need to combine a Breeze Rod and a Heavy Core at an Anvil. Breeze Rods can be made by combining 4 Wind Chargers together. Heavy Cores are rare items found in The Vault structure.

Once you have acquired a Breeze Rod and Heavy Core, simply place them together on an Anvil's crafting grid to forge them into the mighty Mace. It cannot stack and has 250 starting durability points.

How to Use the Mace in Minecraft

When equipped, the Mace functions as a powerful melee weapon ideal for close-quarters combat. Its unique smash attack inflicts damage that scales based on how far you fell before striking your target, negating fall damage if you connect.

By using a Wind Charge while sprinting and jumping, you can launch yourself upward and perform a devastating plunging aerial smash attack. This gravity slam is perfect for surprise attacks from above.

The Mace also features a wide, sweeping swing arc that makes it excellent for crowd control. Any enemies near your target will be knocked back by the sheer force of a Mace strike. 

Repairing the Mace in Minecraft

As you use the Mace in combat, its durability will decrease. To repair it, simply combine two damaged Maces together on an Anvil. Alternatively, you can also combine a Mace with additional Breeze Rods to restore its durability to full.

With its immense striking power, area-of-effect attacks, and advanced mobility, the craftable Mace is a versatile new weapon for Minecraft players to master. Take to the skies and rain destruction down on mobs from above!