What does Depth Strider actually do in Minecraft?

Depth Strider speeds up your swimming speed underwater. It only works on boots, and you need to wear them to get the effect. The faster you swim, the easier it is to escape mobs and get around underwater.

What's the maximum level for Depth Strider?

Depth Strider goes up to Level 3. The higher the level, the faster you move underwater. Level 3 is the best and lets you swim almost as fast as walking on land.

Can I use Depth Strider on any boots?

Yes. Depth Strider works on leather, chain, iron, diamond, golden, and netherite boots. You can also put it on an enchanted book.

What's the command to add Depth Strider Level 3?

Use /enchant @p depth_strider 3. This gives the player nearest to you Depth Strider III on their boots.

Depth Strider Enchantment Guide - Minecraft

Q: Does Depth Strider work with Frost Walker?

No. These two enchantments can't be on the same boots. Frost Walker freezes water when you walk on it, which conflicts with Depth Strider. You have to pick one or the other.

The Depth Strider enchantment lets you move faster underwater. It’s one of the most useful enchantments if you spend time in water. Here’s everything you need to know about getting and using it.

What Does Depth Strider Do?

Depth Strider speeds up how fast you can swim. Without it, moving through water is slow and clunky. With Depth Strider, you move almost as fast as you do on land. It only works on boots, and you need to wear them to get the benefit.

How to Get Depth Strider

You can add Depth Strider to boots in three ways: with an enchanting table, an anvil, or a command. Pick whichever works best for you.

Using an Enchanting Table

Put your boots on an enchanting table and look for Depth Strider in the available enchantments. You might need to try multiple times before you see it.

Using an Anvil

Combine boots with a Depth Strider enchanted book on an anvil. You can find enchanted books in loot chests or create them on an enchanting table.

Using Commands

The quickest way is to use the enchant command. Here are the commands for each level:

/enchant @p depth_strider 1

/enchant @p depth_strider 2

/enchant @p depth_strider 3

Depth Strider Levels

Depth Strider has three levels. Level 1 gives you a basic speed boost. Level 2 is faster. Level 3 is the maximum and lets you move almost at full speed underwater. The higher the level, the better the effect.

What You Can Enchant

Depth Strider only works on boots. You can use it on any type of boots:

Leather Boots
Chain Boots
Iron Boots
Diamond Boots
Golden Boots
Netherite Boots

You can also put Depth Strider on an enchanted book and apply it later.

Enchantments That Don’t Work Together

Depth Strider and Frost Walker can’t be on the same boots. Frost Walker freezes water when you walk on it, which conflicts with Depth Strider’s underwater movement benefit. Choose one or the other.

Technical Details

In Minecraft Java Edition, Depth Strider has the ID minecraft:depth_strider and internal ID 8. It was added in version 1.8. The max level is III.

Using Your Enchanted Boots

Once you have boots with Depth Strider, put them in your boots slot. Just drag them from your inventory to the boots box. Your character will wear them immediately, and you’ll swim much faster in water. That’s it. No special setup needed.

Depth Strider Enchantment Guide – Minecraft