Swords

The swords have a different value in the PVP and PVE of Iteria, a higher value.

With the pvp overhaul, swords use way less stamina than axes making them last longer especially in PVE situations. In addition, shields have been nerfed and modified to make them pay the cost for the defence which gives the swords an extremely greater usage than the vanilla Minecraft PVP.

And of course, the polished iron sword exists and takes the potential even higher and better.

Obtaining
The crafting recipe of the swords is still the same as the vanilla one.

The Polished Iron Sword is not craftable but can be bought from The Weapons Merchant in the Arena Desert for 2 gold coins.