The Sword is primarily used for combat, allowing players to deal damage to mobs and other players.
The Pickaxe is the main tool for mining ores and stone, enabling players to gather valuable mineral resources.
The Axe is essential for chopping down trees to gather wood, and can also serve as a slower, but powerful, combat weapon.
The Hoe is exclusively used to till dirt blocks into farmland for planting crops and growing food.
The Shovel is used for quickly digging soft blocks such as dirt, sand, gravel, and snow.