The mace introduced in Minecraft's 1.21 Tricky Trials update can one-shot every mob in the game and has unlimited damage potential based on fall height. It can be enhanced with powerful enchantments, including mending, unbreaking, smite, bane of arthropods, density, breach, and wind burst. Pairing the mace with the elytra allows players to maximize damage while minimizing fall damage. Crafting the mace requires a heavy core, which has an 8.3% drop rate, making it a mid to late-game item. Its effectiveness is reduced in confined spaces and underwater, and mastering its use requires skill and precision. Overall, the mace is considered well-balanced, providing significant damage potential while necessitating strategic positioning and execution. It serves as a high-damage option within Minecraft's weapon arsenal, contrasting with faster weapons and aligning with the game's lore.