Impaling in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Impaling enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
SubscribeSupported Platforms
The Impaling enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.13) |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (1.4.0) |
 Xbox 360 | Yes (TU69) |
 Xbox One | Yes (1.4.0) |
 PS3 | Yes (1.76) |
 PS4 | Yes (1.76) |
 Wii U | Yes (Patch 38) |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes (1.5.0) |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes (1.4.0) |
 Education Edition | Yes (1.4.0) |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Background
The Impaling enchantment increases your attack damage against sea creature mobs such as guardians, elder guardians, squids, dolphins, and turtles.
You can add the Impaling enchantment to any trident using an enchanting table or anvil. Then use the enchanted trident to fight a sea creature mob and see just how quickly you can kill it!!
The maximum level for the Impaling enchantment is Level 5. This means that you can enchant a trident with up to Impaling V. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Impaling |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Impaling I) |
| Max Level | Level 5 (Impaling V) |
| Description | Increases your attack damage against sea creatures such as guardians, elder guardians, squids, dolphins, and turtles |
| Applies To |  Tridents |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Items to Enchant with Impaling
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Impaling:
Hold the Enchanted Trident
Once you have a trident that is enchanted with Impaling, you need to hold the enchanted item in your hand. You will not gain the improved attack damage against the sea creature mobs until the item is held in your hand and used.
Now attack with your enchanted trident and see how quickly you kill sea creatures such as squids, turtles, guardians, and elder guardians.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Impaling enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Impaling has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impaling (minecraft: |
V | 66 | 1.13 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Impaling has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impaling (minecraft: |
V | 29 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Impaling has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impaling (minecraft: |
V | 29 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Impaling has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impaling (minecraft: |
V | 29 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Impaling has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impaling (minecraft: |
V | 29 | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Impaling has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impaling (minecraft: |
V | 29 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Impaling has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impaling (minecraft: |
V | 29 | 1.4.0 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Impaling
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