Depth Strider in Minecraft
Increases movement speed in water; at level III you move almost at land speed.
| Max level | III (3) |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Boots |
| How to get it | Enchanting table, anvil or loot |
| Conflicts with | Frost Walker |
| Anvil cost | 2 per level from a book · 4 per level from an enchanted item |
| Command | /enchant @s depth_strider 3 |
Is Depth Strider worth it?
Cannot combine with Frost Walker. Pick Depth Strider if you swim, Frost Walker if you travel.
Getting Depth Strider onto your gear
You can roll Depth Strider straight from an enchanting table with 15 bookshelves, or trade for the book from a librarian villager. Applying it from a book costs 2 levels per level of the enchantment, before the anvil’s prior work penalty is added.
Work out the cheapest order for a full set with the Minecraft enchantment calculator — it will tell you which books to pair up first and flag any step that would trip the “Too Expensive” limit.
FAQ
What is the max level of Depth Strider?
Depth Strider goes up to level III in survival Minecraft.
What does Depth Strider do?
Increases movement speed in water; at level III you move almost at land speed.
What does Depth Strider conflict with?
Depth Strider cannot be combined with Frost Walker.