Respiration Enchantment Command

/enchant commands — all levels

Hold a compatible item before running. /enchant cannot exceed the enchantment's normal max level.

/give equivalent — Diamond Helmet with Respiration III

Uses the 1.21.5+ flat component syntax. For Bedrock, give the item first then use /enchant @p respiration 3 while holding it.

Works on

Items listed here are covered by the site's give pages. Some additional items (hoes, turtle helmet, etc.) also accept this enchantment but are not listed.

What Respiration does

Extends underwater breathing time by 15 seconds per level (60 seconds at III). Also reduces drowning damage frequency.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get Respiration in Minecraft?

Hold a compatible item and run /enchant @p minecraft:respiration 3 (Java) or /enchant @p respiration 3 (Bedrock). Alternatively, use the /give command above to spawn a pre-enchanted item directly into your inventory.

What is the max level of Respiration?

The maximum level is Respiration III (level 3). Using /give you can technically set any integer, but levels above 3 don't add further benefit in most cases.

Does the Respiration command work in Bedrock Edition?

Yes. On Bedrock use /enchant @p respiration 3 while holding a compatible item. Bedrock omits the "minecraft:" namespace prefix.