Impaling Enchantment in Minecraft: How to deal extra damage with Tridents

Titas Khan
cover art for minecraft featuring a trident.

In Minecraft, you can enhance your Tridents with the Impaling Enchantment which is particularly useful if you need to deal extra damage to enemies. So, here’s exactly how to get the Impaling enhancement in the game and when it’s most effective. 

In Minecraft, you can use various enchantments to boost specific gameplay elements including enhancing your weapons, and if a Trident is your favorite to wield then the Impaling enchantment can increase its overall damage.

You can upgrade the Impaling enchantment 5 times overall so this can make your Trident incredibly strong in the game. Here’s exactly how to get your hands on the enchantment and what enemies it’s most effective against.


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cover art for the aquatic update that introduced the Impaling enchantment in minecraft.
The Aquatic Update introduced the Impaling enchantment in Minecraft.

What is the Impaling Enchantment in Minecraft?

The Impaling enchantment is specific to Tridents in Minecraft. Tridents enchanted with Impaling will deal more damage to aquatic enemies as well as any that are in contact with water. It also grants a bonus of 2.5 damage at each upgraded level.

Here’s a chart showing the bonus damage granted to Tridents at each upgrade level:

Enchantment Level Bonus Damage Total Melee Damage Total Ranged Damage
I +2.5 11.5 10.5
II +5 14 13
III +7.5 16.5 15.5
IV +10 19 18
V +12.5 21.5 20.5

How to get the Impaling Enchantment in Minecraft

There are two methods of enchanting your Trident with the Impaling enchantment in Minecraft. While you can always try your luck with an Enchanting Table, there is no guarantee of receiving a specific enchantment from this method.

The safest method for unlocking the Impaling enchantment is by obtaining an Enchanted Book of Impaling. You can find one of these by fishing with the help of a fishing rod that has been enchanted with Luck of the Sea.

Once you find the book, you’ll need to place both the Trident and book on an Anvil, where you’ll be able to then apply the enchantment by spending some Experience Points.

screenshot of the world in minecraft
The Trident enchantment can be very useful during rainy spells.

What is the Impaling Enchantment most effective against?

You can use any Trident affected by the Impaling enchantment to deal bonus damage to aquatic creatures. These creatures can range from dolphins and squids to Elder Guardians and Guardians. This makes the Impaling enchantment highly effective when facing off against water-borne enemies.

Apart from that, it also allows you to deal bonus damage to all enemies under specific conditions. Enemies that are in contact with water will always take bonus damage from an enchanted Trident. The enchantment’s effects are also triggered when fighting enemies during rain, so it’s a great idea to keep it in your inventory for moments like these, even when you’re not out on the ocean.


So, there you have it – everything you need to know about the Impaling Enchantment in Minecraft.

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About The Author

Titas is a Dexerto gaming and guides writer. An avid follower of esports titles such as Valorant and Dota 2 and also has a special interest in Roblox, and mobile games such as Clash Royale and Wild Rift. He has previously worked at Sportskeeda Esports and Gfinity Esports before joining the team at Dexerto as a Games Writer.