Respiration Enchantment in Minecraft

Respiration is a Minecraft enchantment for helmet. Extends the time you can breathe underwater. Its maximum level through normal enchanting is III. This page lists what it does, which items accept it, how to get it and the command to apply it in Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.

Respiration at a glance

How to get Respiration

• Enchanting table: it can appear as one of the offered enchantments when you spend lapis lazuli and levels on a compatible item.
• Enchanted books: find them in chests, trade with librarian villagers or fish them up, then combine the book on an anvil. Our anvil calculator shows the level cost.
• Commands: see below.

Respiration command

Apply it to the item in your main hand:

/enchant @s respiration 3

The /enchant command only accepts levels up to the normal maximum and only on items that can take the enchantment. To make an item with any level, use the give command generator on Java Edition. See the /enchant wiki page for the full syntax.

Tips for Respiration

• Enchantments that conflict cannot be on the same item. Also helps you see slightly better under water.
• Combine two books of the same level on an anvil to raise the level by one, up to the maximum.
• Prior work penalty makes each extra anvil step cost more, so plan the order of combinations. See how to use an anvil.

When to use it

Respiration extends the amount of time you can stay underwater before you start taking damage. Combine it with Aqua Affinity on a helmet for ocean work.

Command block guide · All Minecraft commands

Respiration FAQ

What is the maximum level of Respiration?

III with the enchanting table and anvil.

What items can have Respiration?

Helmet.

What is the command for Respiration?

/enchant @s respiration 3 while holding a compatible item, with cheats enabled.