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Depth Strider in Minecraft | MinecraftBible
Depth Strider is a level 1-3 foot armor enchantment in Minecraft 1.21.4. Boots only. Water movement speed multiplier: 1.333x at I, 1.833x at II, 2.5x at III. Overrides swim animation drag.
What does Depth Strider do?
Depth Strider is a Minecraft enchantment in the Foot Armor category with a Rare rarity. It scales up to level 3. It is available from the enchanting table with sufficient bookshelves. Villager librarians can trade enchanted books of this enchantment.
Effect: Boots only. Water movement speed multiplier: 1.333x at I, 1.833x at II, 2.5x at III. Overrides swim animation drag.
Priority: Excellent for early- to mid-game ocean travel. Replace with Frost Walker only if you prefer walking.
How to get Depth Strider
- Enchanting table
- Librarian villager trades
- Dungeon chests
- Ocean ruins chests
Librarian trade: Cure or trap a villager, place a lectern to convert them to a librarian, then break and re-place the lectern to reroll trades until a Depth Strider book appears. Expected price: 15–62 emeralds at profession level 3+.
XP cost by level for Depth Strider
| Level | Min cost | Max cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 25 |
| 2 | 20 | 35 |
| 3 | 30 | 45 |
Items you can enchant with Depth Strider
You can apply Depth Strider at an enchanting table or anvil to any of these items:
Synergy enchantments with Depth Strider
These enchantments stack productively on the same item:
Conflicts with
Enchantment properties
- Category: Foot Armor
- Rarity: Rare
- Max level: 3
- Weight: 2
- Min cost formula: 10 × level + 0
- Max cost formula: 10 × level + 15
- Anvil item cost / level: 4×
- Anvil book cost / level: 2×
- Treasure only: No
- Tradeable: Yes
- Discoverable via enchanting table: Yes
- Curse: No
Overview
Depth Strider is an enchantment in Minecraft 1.21.4 with a maximum level of 3, usable on 6+ real item types. Boots only. Water movement speed multiplier: 1.333x at I, 1.833x at II, 2.5x at III. Overrides swim animation drag.
Prerequisites and materials
- Obtainable from: Enchanting table; Librarian villager trades; Dungeon chests; Ocean ruins chests.
- Level 3 enchanting-table cost lands between 30 and 45 XP — budget your levels before committing.
Step-by-step walkthrough
- Effect: Boots only. Water movement speed multiplier: 1.333x at I, 1.833x at II, 2.5x at III. Overrides swim animation drag.
- Apply to compatible gear such as Leather Boots, Chainmail Boots, Iron Boots. See the Primary Items section for the full list.
- Librarian route: cure or trap a villager, place a lectern, and reroll trades by breaking + replacing the lectern until you see the book. Expect 15-62 emeralds at profession level 3+.
Pro tips
- Priority: Excellent for early- to mid-game ocean travel. Replace with Frost Walker only if you prefer walking.
- Use a grindstone to safely strip this enchantment and reclaim a small XP refund.
- Before an anvil merge, confirm the two enchantments aren't in each other's exclusive list — conflicts turn the merge red and waste XP.
Difficulty and time commitment
- Difficulty: Easy
- Estimated time per run: 5-20 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Depth Strider do in Minecraft?
Boots only. Water movement speed multiplier: 1.333x at I, 1.833x at II, 2.5x at III. Overrides swim animation drag. Max level is 3.
What is the max level of Depth Strider?
Depth Strider caps at level 3. At max level the enchanting-table cost formula lands between 30 and 45 XP.
How do I get Depth Strider?
Depth Strider can be obtained from: Enchanting table; Librarian villager trades; Dungeon chests; Ocean ruins chests. A librarian villager at profession level 3+ can sell an enchanted book of it for 15-62 emeralds.
Can I trade for Depth Strider with a villager?
Yes — cure a zombie villager or trap a fresh villager, place a lectern to convert them to a librarian, then break and replace the lectern until they roll a Depth Strider book. Expected price is 15-62 emeralds and requires villager level 3+.
What enchantments conflict with Depth Strider?
Depth Strider cannot be combined with: Frost Walker.
What is the anvil cost for Depth Strider?
Applying Depth Strider to a target from an enchanted book costs 2× per level in anvil work units, or 4× per level when combining from another enchanted item. Every anvil use also doubles the prior-work penalty on the target.
What items can I put Depth Strider on?
Depth Strider belongs to the "Foot Armor" enchantment category, covering items like Leather Boots, Chainmail Boots, Iron Boots, Diamond Boots, Golden Boots, Netherite Boots.