How do I enchant a trident with the /enchant command?

Hold the trident and type /enchant @s [enchantment name] [level]. For example: /enchant @s loyalty 3. Make sure you're holding the trident in your main hand.

Can I have both Loyalty and Riptide on one trident?

No, these two enchantments conflict. You have to choose one or the other. Loyalty makes it return to you, Riptide propels you forward in water or rain.

What's the best enchantment for a trident?

It depends on how you use it. Loyalty is essential if you throw your trident often. Riptide is best for mobility in water. Channeling is fun but situational. Most players go with Loyalty plus Unbreaking and Mending for durability.

Do these trident enchantments work in Creative mode?

Yes, all enchantments work in both Creative and Survival modes. You can enchant tridents the same way in either mode.

What Minecraft version do I need for all these trident enchantments?

You need Java Edition 1.13 or later for most trident enchantments. Mending is available from 1.9 onwards. Console and Bedrock editions have these too, but the command syntax may be slightly different.

Trident Enchantments List - Minecraft Java Edition

Trident Enchantments in Minecraft

Tridents are one of the best weapons in Minecraft, and enchanting them makes them way more useful. This guide covers every trident enchantment available in Minecraft Java Edition with IDs, max levels, and what each one does.

All Trident Enchantments

Below is the complete list of enchantments you can put on a trident. You can use these with the /enchant command or find them on naturally spawned tridents.

Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Description	Minecraft ID	Version
Channeling (channeling)	I	Summons a lightning bolt when you hit a mob during rain or thunderstorm	68	1.13
Curse of Vanishing (vanishing_curse)	I	Cursed item disappears after player dies instead of dropping	71	1.11
Impaling (impaling)	V	Increases damage against sea creatures and mobs in water	66	1.13
Loyalty (loyalty)	III	Trident returns to you after being thrown, like a boomerang	65	1.13
Mending (mending)	I	Uses collected XP to repair your tools and weapons	70	1.9
Riptide (riptide)	III	Propels you forward when thrown while in water or rain	67	1.13
Unbreaking (unbreaking)	III	Makes your weapon last longer by reducing durability damage	34

What the Columns Mean

Enchantment is the name you’ll see in-game, with the ID name in parentheses that you use in /enchant commands
Max Level is how many levels high you can take that enchantment
Description explains what the enchantment actually does
Minecraft ID is the number associated with the enchantment
Version shows which Minecraft version added the enchantment

How to Enchant Your Trident

Hold the trident and use the /enchant command to add an enchantment. Here’s an example:

/enchant @s riptide 3

This enchants your trident with Riptide level 3. When you throw it in rain or water, you’ll zoom forward. It’s one of the most fun enchantments to use.

Important: Loyalty and Riptide Don’t Mix

You can’t have both Loyalty and Riptide on the same trident. These enchantments conflict with each other, so Minecraft won’t let you combine them. Pick one or the other depending on your playstyle.

Best Enchantment Combos

Loyalty is the must-have if you’re throwing your trident frequently. Channeling is fun in storms for calling lightning. Unbreaking and Mending keep your trident from breaking. Impaling is great if you fight underwater mobs often.

Version Compatibility

Most trident enchantments were added in version 1.13 (Aquatic Update). Mending came earlier in 1.9. If you’re on an older version, you might not have access to all of these.

Trident Enchantments List – Minecraft Java Edition