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Riptide Enchantment in Minecraft

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Riptide throwing the trident in water or rain launches you with it. Its maximum level is Riptide III and it goes on tridents.

Max level
III
Goes on
Tridents
Treasure only
No
Curse
No

What does Riptide do?

Throwing the trident in water or rain launches you with it.

How to get Riptide

  • ✨ From an enchanting table.
  • 📚 As an enchanted book from librarian villagers.
  • 🧭 On enchanted books in chest loot and from fishing.
  • 🔨 Combine an enchanted book with your item on an anvil.

Enchantments that conflict with Riptide

Riptide cannot be combined on the same item with Channeling or Loyalty.

Items that can have Riptide

Rarity weight: 2 — uncommon.

Data for Minecraft Java Edition 26.1, based on the open minecraft-data project. Some details can differ in Bedrock Edition. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

What does Riptide do in Minecraft?
Throwing the trident in water or rain launches you with it.
What is the max level of Riptide?
The highest level is Riptide III.
Can you combine Riptide with other enchantments?
Not with Channeling or Loyalty.