What Does Impaling Do in ‘Minecraft'? DetailsHome > Gaming > MinecraftSource: YouTube @RajCraft You Can Really Rack up Damage Points in Minecraft With ImpalingBy Mustafa GatollariJun. 17 2022, Published 11:33 a.m. ET It's kind of nuts to think that way back in 2011, when Minecraft first debuted, it was basically just a virtual Lego block-building simulator. Now, there are 141 million people playing the game. And there are tons of different game modes, features, and easter eggs to keep fans of the title occupied for what honestly feels like forever.Article continues below advertisement While playing the game you may have come across the "impaling" enchantment, one of 38 enchantments (as of this writing) present in the title. So what does it do?Source: YouTube @JayDeeMCArticle continues below advertisement What does impaling do in ' Minecraft ' The impaling enchantment was first introduced In update 1.13 of the game's Java edition and 1.4.0 in Minecraft's Bedrock edition along with the inclusion of tridents. Legacy Consoles received this update in version TU69. Adding impaling to a Trident effectively adds extra damage points for every blow dealt while underwater. Think of yourself as a deep sea diver with a spear.Article continues below advertisement So how much damage does impaling add per hit? A significant amount, actually: 2.5 (the equivalent of 1 1/4 hearts, per Minecraft Fandom.) While most recent versions of the game had this damage apply to "all mobs and players when in contact with water, underwater, in flowing water, and in rain" this wasn't always the case. However, in the Java edition, only aquatic mobs would be dealt the extra hurt per blow. This includes any kind of fish creature, axolotls, guardians, elder guardians, squid, turtles, glow squids, and dolphins. If you're playing the Bedrock edition or the Java edition Combat Test 4, then the damage applies to everything as long as the aforementioned conditions are met.Article continues below advertisement Why do I have impaling?!#minecraft #clip pic.twitter.com/BormrFxJ0X— Music Free Gaming (@musicfreegaming) March 14, 2022 Is there a downside to adding the impaling enchantment YouTuber @RajCraft posted a useful video about all of the benefits of adding the impaling enchantment to a trident back in August 2019. First, the enchantment only works with a Trident. You can get one from a Drowned baddie, and according to the YouTuber there's a "6.2 percent" chance that they'll drop one for you to use, but there are ways to up this percentage.Article continues below advertisement "If you a have a looting three it can go up to about 11.5 percent. So if you want a trident it's a bit hard it's rare, but ... the best idea is to either to have a farm or to go hunting [for] them with [a] looting three sword or weapon," they say.Article continues below advertisement Here' s how to activate an impaling enchantment What's interesting about the impaling enchantment is that you can "stack" it up to five times on a Trident, meaning you can realistically add 12.5 points of damage. So, if you've got a juiced-to-the-gills Trident, you could be dealing 21.5 points of damage per strike against aquatic enemies. Not too shabby. Finally got a trident to drop in #Minecraft. I take Impaling V from the enchantment table and THIS is what I get pic.twitter.com/4At4kZcNxH— Kriss Watt (@krsswtt) January 8, 2022 Article continues below advertisement Enchanting your Trident with impaling works like other enchantments. Find yourself an enchanting table, or you can use an anvil with an impaling enchantment book. If you'd like further information on how to get that done, you can also check out this handy-dandy guide created by @JayDeeMC on YouTube. There you have it and happy impaling! Have you added this enchantment to your Trident? Have you noticed it's made your underwater skirmishes a bit easier to handle?AdvertisementMore from Distractify The Next 'Valorant' Map, "Pearl," Will Release With Episode 5 Watch for Another Opportunity to Get Mewtwo in 'Pokémon GO' Mewtwo Won't Be in 'Pokémon GO' Raids for Very Long Latest Minecraft News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.