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Respiration in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains the Respiration enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

Supported Platforms

The Respiration enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Background

The Respiration enchantment extends how long you can breathe underwater. It also helps you see better underwater.

You can add the Respiration enchantment to any helmet or leather cap using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then you will need to wear the enchanted helmet to gain the extended underwater breathing time.

The maximum level for the Respiration enchantment is Level 3. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Respiration III. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.

Enchantment Name	Respiration
Min Level	Level 1 (Respiration I)
Max Level	Level 3 (Respiration III)
Description	Extends how long you can breathe underwater (it also helps you see better underwater)
Applies To	Helmets
How to add Enchantment	1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command

Items to Enchant with Respiration

In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Respiration:

How to make an Enchanted Book How to make a Netherite Helmet How to make a Diamond Helmet How to make a Golden Helmet How to make an Iron Helmet How to make a Leather Cap How to make a Copper Helmet How to make a Chain Helmet How to make a Turtle Shell How to make a Dyed Leather Cap

Wear the Enchanted Helmet

Once you have a helmet/cap that is enchanted with Respiration, you need to wear the enchanted helmet. You will not gain the extended underwater breathing time until the helmet is worn.

Move the helmet/cap with Respiration from your inventory to your character's helmet box.

You will see your character's appearance change as the helmet is worn.

Now that you are wearing the enchanted helmet on your head, you will be able to breathe underwater for longer without running out of air.

Congratulations, you just learned all about the Respiration enchantment in Minecraft.

Enchantment ID and Name

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Respiration(minecraft:respiration)	III	5	Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Respiration(minecraft:respiration)	III	6	Pocket Edition (PE)	0.16.0

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Respiration(minecraft:respiration)	III	6	Xbox One	1.4.0

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Respiration(minecraft:respiration)	III	6	PS4	1.14.0

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Respiration(minecraft:respiration)	III	6	Nintendo Switch	1.5.0

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Respiration(minecraft:respiration)	III	6	Windows 10 Edition	0.16.0

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, Respiration has the following enchantment ID and Name values:

Enchantment(Minecraft ID Name)	Max Level	Minecraft ID	Platform	Version
Respiration(minecraft:respiration)	III	6	Education Edition	1.0

Definitions

• Enchantment is what the enchantment is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value used in the /enchant command.
• Max Level is the maximum level that you can apply for this enchantment.
• Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the enchantment.
• Platform is the platform that applies.
• Version is the Minecraft version number that the enchantment was introduced for the name and ID, if applicable.

See a complete list of Minecraft Enchantments that is interactive and searchable.

Enchant Command for Respiration

• Java
• PE
• Xbox
• PS
• Nintendo
• Win10
• Edu

Enchant Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Respiration I:

/enchant @p respiration 1

Respiration II:

/enchant @p respiration 2

Respiration III:

/enchant @p respiration 3

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Respiration I:

/enchant @p respiration 1

Respiration II:

/enchant @p respiration 2

Respiration III:

/enchant @p respiration 3

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition

Respiration I:

/enchant @p respiration 1

Respiration II:

/enchant @p respiration 2

Respiration III:

/enchant @p respiration 3

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition

Respiration I:

/enchant @p respiration 1

Respiration II:

/enchant @p respiration 2

Respiration III:

/enchant @p respiration 3

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition

Respiration I:

/enchant @p respiration 1

Respiration II:

/enchant @p respiration 2

Respiration III:

/enchant @p respiration 3

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Respiration I:

/enchant @p respiration 1

Respiration II:

/enchant @p respiration 2

Respiration III:

/enchant @p respiration 3

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

Enchant Command in Minecraft Education Edition

Respiration I:

/enchant @p respiration 1

Respiration II:

/enchant @p respiration 2

Respiration III:

/enchant @p respiration 3

See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.

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