The Impaling enchantment is one of the most useful trident upgrades in Minecraft. It pumps up your damage against anything that lives in water, making you a serious threat in aquatic combat.
What Does Impaling Do?
Impaling increases the damage you deal with a trident against sea creatures. This includes guardians, elder guardians, squids, dolphins, turtles, and fish. The higher the enchantment level, the more damage you deal. You can get up to Level 5 (Impaling V) for serious underwater power.
| Enchantment | Impaling |
|---|---|
| Max Level | Level 5 (Impaling V) |
| Works On | Tridents only |
| Applies To | Guardians, Elder Guardians, Squids, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish |
| How to Get It | Enchanting Table, Anvil, or /enchant command |
How to Add Impaling to Your Trident
Using an Enchanting Table
This is the standard way to get enchantments. Grab your trident and place it on the enchanting table. You’ll see random enchantment options. Keep enchanting different tridents until you get Impaling. You need 15-30 bookshelves around your table for the best results.
Using an Anvil
If you already have an Impaling enchanted book (from fishing or loot chests), you can combine it with a trident on an anvil. Place the trident in the left slot and the book in the right slot. You’ll use experience levels but you’re guaranteed to get the enchantment.
Using Commands
If you’re in Creative or using commands, here’s how to add any level of Impaling instantly:
/enchant @p impaling 1
/enchant @p impaling 2
/enchant @p impaling 3
/enchant @p impaling 4
/enchant @p impaling 5
Just swap the number for the level you want (1-5).
Using Your Enchanted Trident
Once your trident is enchanted with Impaling, hold it in your main hand to get the damage boost. The enchantment doesn’t work if it’s in your offhand or inventory. Head to the water and start fighting. You’ll notice a huge difference in how fast you kill sea mobs, especially guardians and elder guardians.
Pro tip: Pair Impaling with the Loyalty enchantment so your trident always comes back to you. This combo is deadly in ocean combat.
Enchantment Details
Minecraft Java Edition
| Enchantment (ID Name) | Max Level | ID | Version Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impaling (minecraft:impaling) | V | 66 | 1.13 |
The Enchantment ID Name is what you type in commands. The Minecraft ID is the internal number the game uses. Max Level shows the highest you can go. Impaling was added in version 1.13, the Update Aquatic.
Trident Enchantment Combos
Impaling works great with other trident enchantments. Loyalty brings your trident back. Channeling strikes mobs with lightning when it’s storming. Riptide lets you zip around when you’re in water. Mix and match based on your playstyle.
Congratulations, you’re ready to dominate the oceans in Minecraft with your Impaling trident!