Tridents are one of the most exciting weapons in Minecraft. They let you control lightning, hunt aquatic mobs, and at times, feel like Thor. But they are also the hardest weapon to get which makes it annoying when they break. So, let’s try to avoid that by learning how to repair a trident in Minecraft and keeping it safe. 

How to Repair a Trident in Minecraft

There are 4 main ways to repair a trident in Minecraft. You can pick the one that fits your needs.

How Much Durability Does a Trident Have

The trident has a durability of 250 points, the same as an iron sword in Minecraft. Every time you attack your enemies with a trident, its durability reduces by one point. But, when you find a trident in Minecraft, it is almost always damaged.

Moreover, these non-attack activities can also weaken your tridents:

• Mining or breaking blocks
• Throwing tridents (even if it doesn't hit any entity or a block)
• Riptide enchantment reduces one additional durability point when a thrown trident hits anything

Mending to Repair Trident (Method 1)

Without a doubt, mending is the best way to repair any item in Minecraft and tridents are no exception. Once you apply the mending enchantment, the trident automatically restores its durability by collecting XP orbs. The drawback is that you can only increase your experience once you fully repair your trident in Minecraft.

Combine Damaged Tridents (Method 2)

During your search for tridents, you are bound to end up with many damaged ones. Luckily, you can place two damaged tridents in the crafting grid to combine them. Doing so takes away their enchantments but combines the durability of your tridents.

It is one of the quickest ways to repair a trident in Minecraft. Plus, you can use your player inventory, crafting table, or even the Crafter for this recipe.

Combine Tridents on Grindstone (Method 3)

Crafting might not be your best option when it comes to combining damaged tridents. So, let's explore a method that unlocks additional durability:

1. First, make a grindstone in Minecraft using two planks, two sticks, and a stone slab.

2. Then, place the grindstone on a solid surface.

3. Next, open the grindstone and place both of your damaged tridents in it. The resulting trident will have the strength of both tridents and 5% extra durability.

Merge Tridents Without Losing Enchantments (Method 4)

What makes tridents reliable are the various Minecraft enchantments you can add to them. It seems unfair that you lose these enchantments while repairing your trident. Fortunately, there is a better option.

Follow these steps to repair a trident in Minecraft without losing enchantments:

1. First, use iron blocks and iron ingots to make an anvil in Minecraft.

2. Next, place one damaged trident on the anvil. Unlike other tools, the anvil can't repair the trident independently.

3. Place a second damaged trident in the anvil. Finally, pick up the resulting trident. It won't have extra durability but will maintain all the enchantments.

Easily Repair Tridents in Minecraft

With the ability to repair tridents in Minecraft, your weapon needs are sorted. Now, it’s time to turn to your pickaxes and other tools. Luckily, you only need an anvil and our Minecraft ore distribution guide to fix most of them. Having said that, which is your favorite way to repair a trident in Minecraft? Drop your pick on our Discord server!