The enchantment that allows you to propel yourself through the air with a trident in Minecraft is Riptide.
When a trident is enchanted with Riptide, it gains the unique ability to launch its wielder forward, specifically when used in wet conditions. This powerful enchantment transforms the trident into a tool for rapid movement, making traversal across water bodies or during rain highly efficient.
How Riptide Works
Riptide is a movement-based enchantment that depends on specific environmental conditions to activate its effect:
- In Water: If you are immersed in water, throwing a Riptide-enchanted trident will propel you in the direction you aim. The higher the Riptide level (from I to III), the greater the distance and speed of your propulsion.
- During Rain or Thunderstorms: Even on dry land, Riptide allows for aerial movement when it is raining or during a thunderstorm. This provides an excellent way to cover significant distances quickly, especially when combined with an Elytra for sustained flight.
- Throwing Mechanic: To activate Riptide, you must throw the trident. Unlike other enchantments that might affect melee attacks, Riptide's effect is tied to the act of throwing the weapon under the correct environmental circumstances, effectively launching you along its path.
Obtaining and Using Riptide
To utilize the Riptide enchantment, you first need to apply it to your trident:
- Enchanting Table: You can obtain the Riptide enchantment by placing your trident in an Enchanting Table. Along with Lapis Lazuli and sufficient experience levels, you can apply Riptide directly to your trident.
- Enchanted Books: Alternatively, Riptide enchantment books can be found as treasure in various game structures (such as dungeons, shipwrecks, or strongholds) or acquired through trading with librarian villagers. These books can then be combined with your trident using an Anvil.
Once your trident is enchanted, simply hold it and throw it by right-clicking (or the equivalent action for your platform) while in water or when it's raining or thundering.
Enhancing Mobility with Riptide
Riptide significantly boosts mobility in Minecraft, proving invaluable for:
- Expedited Underwater Exploration: Quickly navigate and explore the vast underwater biomes, allowing for faster discovery of structures and resources.
- Swift Aerial Travel: When combined with an Elytra, Riptide provides an effective way to get airborne during rain, letting you launch yourself into the sky and then glide.
- Dynamic Combat Maneuvers: Use Riptide to rapidly close distances to enemies or to quickly escape dangerous situations, particularly in aquatic or stormy environments.
It's important to note that Riptide only functions in water or during precipitation. It will not work if you throw the trident on dry land during clear weather.
