Respiration in Minecraft
This Minecraft tutorial explains the Respiration enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Respiration enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
 Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes |
 Xbox 360 | Yes |
 Xbox One | Yes |
 PS3 | Yes |
 PS4 | Yes |
 Wii U | Yes |
 Nintendo Switch | Yes |
 Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
 Education Edition | Yes |
* 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 Respiration enchantment extends how long you can breathe underwater. It also helps you see better underwater.
You can add the Respiration enchantment to any helmet or leather cap using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then you will need to wear the enchanted helmet to gain the extended underwater breathing time.
The maximum level for the Respiration enchantment is Level 3. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Respiration III. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Respiration |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Respiration I) |
| Max Level | Level 3 (Respiration III) |
| Description | Extends how long you can breathe underwater (it also helps you see better underwater) |
| Applies To |  Helmets |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Items to Enchant with Respiration
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Respiration:
Wear the Enchanted Helmet
Once you have a helmet/cap that is enchanted with Respiration, you need to wear the enchanted helmet. You will not gain the extended underwater breathing time until the helmet is worn.
Move the helmet/cap with Respiration from your inventory to your character's helmet box.
You will see your character's appearance change as the helmet is worn.
Now that you are wearing the enchanted helmet on your head, you will be able to breathe underwater for longer without running out of air.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Respiration enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiration (minecraft: |
III | 5 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiration (minecraft: |
III | 6 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiration (minecraft: |
III | 6 | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiration (minecraft: |
III | 6 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiration (minecraft: |
III | 6 | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiration (minecraft: |
III | 6 | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) |
Max Level | Minecraft ID | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiration (minecraft: |
III | 6 | 1.0 |
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Enchant Command for Respiration
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