Respiration in Minecraft
Extends underwater breathing by 15 seconds per level and slows drowning damage.
| Max level | III (3) |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Helmet, Turtle Helmet |
| How to get it | Enchanting table, anvil or loot |
| Conflicts with | Nothing |
| Anvil cost | 2 per level from a book · 4 per level from an enchanted item |
| Command | /enchant @s respiration 3 |
Is Respiration worth it?
Respiration III plus a turtle shell gives a very generous air supply for monument work.
Getting Respiration onto your gear
You can roll Respiration 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 Respiration?
Respiration goes up to level III in survival Minecraft.
What does Respiration do?
Extends underwater breathing by 15 seconds per level and slows drowning damage.
What does Respiration conflict with?
Respiration has no conflicts, so it can go on an item alongside anything else that item accepts.