Minecraft Trident Enchantments
All 7 enchantments that can be applied to a trident in Minecraft. Click a row for full details, or copy the /enchant command at any level shown.
Best enchantments for a trident
Pick Loyalty (returns to you) or Riptide (launch yourself) — they conflict. Loyalty is the safer pick; Riptide only works in water or rain.
- 1Loyalty IIIReturns to you
- 2Impaling VBonus damage vs aquatic mobs
- 3Channeling ISummon lightning in storms
- 4Unbreaking IIIDurability
- 5Mending IRepair
Situational swaps
- Riptide III — Replaces Loyalty/Channeling. Trident propels you in water or rain — strong mobility, no return.
All enchantments that apply to a trident
| Enchantment | Max level | Type | /enchant command |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channeling | I (1) | trident | |
| Curse of VanishingCurse | I (1) | vanishing | |
| Impaling | V (5) | trident | |
| Loyalty | III (3) | trident | |
| MendingTreasure | I (1) | durability | |
| Riptide | III (3) | trident | |
| Unbreaking | III (3) | durability |
Enchantments for other items
- Sword enchantments
- Mace enchantments
- Bow enchantments
- Crossbow enchantments
- Pickaxe enchantments
- Axe enchantments
- Shovel enchantments
- Hoe enchantments
- Shears enchantments
- Fishing Rod enchantments
- Shield enchantments
- Elytra enchantments
- Helmet enchantments
- Chestplate enchantments
- Leggings enchantments
- Boots enchantments
FAQ
What is the best enchantment for a trident?
The top picks for a trident in Minecraft 1.21.8 are Loyalty III, Impaling V, Channeling I. Pick Loyalty (returns to you) or Riptide (launch yourself) — they conflict. Loyalty is the safer pick; Riptide only works in water or rain.
What enchantments can be put on a trident in Minecraft?
There are 7 enchantments that can be applied to a trident in Minecraft 1.21.8. They are listed in the table below, sorted alphabetically, with the maximum level for each.
How do you enchant a trident in Minecraft?
You can enchant a trident at an Enchanting Table (with bookshelves nearby for higher levels), combine it with enchanted books at an Anvil, or apply any enchantment directly with the /enchant command shown in each row of the table.