Impaling Enchantment Command

/enchant commands — all levels

Hold a compatible item before running. /enchant cannot exceed the enchantment's normal max level.

/give equivalent — Trident with Impaling V

Uses the 1.21.5+ flat component syntax. For Bedrock, give the item first then use /enchant @p impaling 5 while holding it.

Works on

Items listed here are covered by the site's give pages. Some additional items (hoes, turtle helmet, etc.) also accept this enchantment but are not listed.

What Impaling does

Deals extra damage to aquatic mobs (fish, squid, guardians, dolphins, etc.). Java Edition: also damages any mob in water or rain. Each level adds 2.5 damage.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get Impaling in Minecraft?

Hold a compatible item and run /enchant @p minecraft:impaling 5 (Java) or /enchant @p impaling 5 (Bedrock). Alternatively, use the /give command above to spawn a pre-enchanted item directly into your inventory.

What is the max level of Impaling?

The maximum level is Impaling V (level 5). Using /give you can technically set any integer, but levels above 5 don't add further benefit in most cases.

Does the Impaling command work in Bedrock Edition?

Yes. On Bedrock use /enchant @p impaling 5 while holding a compatible item. Bedrock omits the "minecraft:" namespace prefix.