Java & Bedrock
Riptide
Riptide launches the player in the direction a trident is used while the player is wet. Rain, water and edition rules determine when it can activate.
Riptide- Maximum level
- 3
- Edition
- Java & Bedrock
- Compatible
- Trident
- Treasure
- No
- Tradeable
- Yes
- Enchanting table
- Yes
Equipment and conflicts
Compatible equipment: Trident. It cannot normally be combined with Loyalty, Channeling.
Effect by level
| Level | Effect | Expected multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First-tier wet-condition launch | Varies by mechanic |
| 2 | Stronger launch | Varies by mechanic |
| 3 | Maximum survival launch strength | Varies by mechanic |
How the mechanic works
- The trident carries the player instead of being thrown as a projectile.
- Higher levels increase launch strength and travel distance.
- Riptide conflicts with Loyalty and Channeling because those require an ordinarily thrown trident.
Affected blocks and drops
- Tridents
- Players standing in water or exposed to rain
- Conflicts with Loyalty and Channeling
How to obtain
- Enchant compatible equipment at an enchanting table.
- Apply a matching enchanted book at an anvil.
- Find or trade for an enchanted book that contains this enchantment.
Sources
Edition identifiers
Java: minecraft:riptide (numeric registry ID 32).
Bedrock: minecraft:riptide (numeric registry ID 30).
/enchant @s minecraft:riptide 3/enchant- Adds an enchantment to a held compatible item.
@s- The entity executing the command; usually you in chat.
minecraft:riptide- The Java identifier for Riptide.
3- The enchantment level to apply.
The target must be holding a compatible item, and commands require cheats or sufficient operator permission.