This Minecraft tutorial explains the Depth Strider enchantment with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Supported Platforms
The Depth Strider enchantment is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes (1.8) |
 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 Depth Strider enchantment speeds up how fast you can move underwater.
You can add the Depth Strider enchantment to boots using an enchanting table, anvil, or game command. Then you will need to wear the enchanted boots to gain the improvement in underwater movement speed.
The maximum level for the Depth Strider enchantment is Level 3. This means that you can enchant an item with up to Depth Strider III. The higher the level, the more powerful the enchantment.
| Enchantment Name | Depth Strider |
|---|---|
| Min Level | Level 1 (Depth Strider I) |
| Max Level | Level 3 (Depth Strider III) |
| Description | Speeds up how fast you can move underwater |
| Applies To |  Boots |
| How to add Enchantment | 1. Enchanting Table 2. Anvil 3. /enchant command |
Incompatible Enchantments
In Minecraft, the Depth Strider enchantment can not be combined with the following enchantments:
- Frost Walker
Items to Enchant with Depth Strider
In Minecraft, you can enchant the following items with Depth Strider:
Wear the Enchanted Boots
Once you have boots that are enchanted with Depth Strider, you need to wear the enchanted boots. You will not gain the improved underwater movement speed until the boots are worn.
Move the boots with Depth Strider from your inventory to your character's boots box.
You will see your character's appearance change as the boots are worn.
Now that you are wearing the enchanted boots on your feet, you will be much faster at moving underwater.
Congratulations, you just learned all about the Depth Strider enchantment in Minecraft.
Enchantment ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, Depth Strider has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) | Max Level | Minecraft ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Strider (minecraft: | III | 8 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, Depth Strider has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) | Max Level | Minecraft ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Strider (minecraft: | III | 7 | Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, Depth Strider has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) | Max Level | Minecraft ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Strider (minecraft: | III | 7 | Xbox One | 1.4.0 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, Depth Strider has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) | Max Level | Minecraft ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Strider (minecraft: | III | 7 | PS4 | 1.14.0 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, Depth Strider has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) | Max Level | Minecraft ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Strider (minecraft: | III | 7 | Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, Depth Strider has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) | Max Level | Minecraft ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Strider (minecraft: | III | 7 | Windows 10 Edition | 0.16.0 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, Depth Strider has the following enchantment ID and Name values:
| Enchantment (Minecraft ID Name) | Max Level | Minecraft ID | Platform | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth Strider (minecraft: | III | 7 | 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 Depth Strider
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Enchant Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Depth Strider I:
/enchant @p depth_strider 1
Depth Strider II:
/enchant @p depth_strider 2
Depth Strider III:
/enchant @p depth_strider 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Depth Strider I:
/enchant @p depth_strider 1
Depth Strider II:
/enchant @p depth_strider 2
Depth Strider III:
/enchant @p depth_strider 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Xbox One Edition
Depth Strider I:
/enchant @p depth_strider 1
Depth Strider II:
/enchant @p depth_strider 2
Depth Strider III:
/enchant @p depth_strider 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft PS4 Edition
Depth Strider I:
/enchant @p depth_strider 1
Depth Strider II:
/enchant @p depth_strider 2
Depth Strider III:
/enchant @p depth_strider 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition
Depth Strider I:
/enchant @p depth_strider 1
Depth Strider II:
/enchant @p depth_strider 2
Depth Strider III:
/enchant @p depth_strider 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Depth Strider I:
/enchant @p depth_strider 1
Depth Strider II:
/enchant @p depth_strider 2
Depth Strider III:
/enchant @p depth_strider 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
Enchant Command in Minecraft Education Edition
Depth Strider I:
/enchant @p depth_strider 1
Depth Strider II:
/enchant @p depth_strider 2
Depth Strider III:
/enchant @p depth_strider 3
See more examples of how to use the /enchant command.
