This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a trident with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a trident is a new weapon that will be available in the Aquatic Update (Java Edition 1.13). When using a trident in combat, it can either be thrown like a spear or swung like a sword. The trident has +9 attack damage.
Where to find a Trident in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a trident in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform
Version(s)
Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)
1.13 – 1.20
Combat
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a trident has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item
Description
(Minecraft ID Name)
Data Value
Stack Size
Platform
Version(s)
Trident
(minecraft:trident)
1
Java
1.13 – 1.20
Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Trident
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.20, the /give command for Trident is:
/give @p trident 1
Attack Damage and Durability
Attack damage is the amount of damage the item will deal when attacking a mob.
Durability represents how long the item will last. For tools, weapons and transportation, durability is the number of useful actions before the item is destroyed. For armor items, durability is the number of hits (that can be blocked by armor) before the item is destroyed. So the higher the durability number, the longer the item will last.
The following table shows the attack damage and durability for each weapon in Minecraft:
Item
Name
Attack Damage
Durability
Netherite Sword
8
2031
Diamond Sword
7
1561
Bow
<varies>
384
Crossbow
<varies>
326
Iron Sword
6
250
Trident
9
250
Stone Sword
5
131
Wooden Sword
4
59
Golden Sword
4
32
Enchantments for Trident
In Minecraft, you can enchant a trident with the following enchantments:
Enchantment
Description
Channeling
Summons a lightning bolt at a targeted mob when enchanted item is thrown (targeted mob must be standing in raining)
Curse of Vanishing
Cursed item will disappear after player dies
Impaling
Increases attack damage against sea creatures
Loyalty
Returns your weapon when it is thrown like a spear
Mending
Uses xp to mend your tools, weapons and armor
Riptide
Propels the player forward when enchanted item is thrown while in water or rain
Unbreaking
Increases durability of item, in effect, by decreasing the chance of the tool, weapon, or armor taking durability damage when used
Enchantment is what the enchantment is called.
Description is the description of what the enchantment does.
See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.
Things to Make with Tridents
You can use tridents to make items in Minecraft such as: