Weapons

Trident: Minecraft Guide | Minecraft Enchant

A rare thrown and melee weapon with unique weather-based enchantments. Data, usage, and compatibility for Java 26.2. Practical guidance and sources included.

Type: Melee and ranged weapon
Obtained from: Drowned
Unique enchantments: Loyalty, Riptide, Channeling, Impaling
Edition: Java & Bedrock

Obtaining

A trident can drop from a drowned that is holding one.

Two play styles

Loyalty returns a thrown trident, while Riptide moves the player in water or rain.

Thunderstorms

Channeling summons lightning only during thunderstorms and with open sky above the target.

Source: https://minecraft.wiki/w/Trident

Updated: 19.07.2026