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Enchant Aqua Affinity

Add Aqua Affinity to a helmet to mine at full speed underwater

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Applies Aqua Affinity (a single-level enchantment) to the helmet you are holding, removing the underwater mining speed penalty so you break blocks at normal speed while submerged. Essential for underwater builds and ocean monument raids. Hold the helmet or turtle shell first.

/enchant @s aqua_affinity 1
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How to use

  1. Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
  2. Hold the helmet (or turtle shell) you want to enchant.
  3. Run /enchant @s aqua_affinity 1.
  4. Equip it and mine underwater at full speed.

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