Related enchantments and lists
- All Minecraft enchantment IDs — the full searchable list.
- Aqua Affinity — another head armor enchantment.
- Minecraft item IDs — find the item to enchant.
Respiration Enchantment ID (minecraft:respiration)
Respiration is a Minecraft Java Edition enchantment in the head armor group, with a maximum level of III.
Namespaced enchantment ID
minecraft:respiration
Respiration Facts
Maximum levelIII (3)
Applies tohead armor
CurseNo
Treasure-onlyNo
Legacy ID (1.12.2)5
Enchanting tableCan appear
Librarian tradeCan be traded
/enchant Command for Respiration
Hold a valid item in your main hand, then run (Java Edition 1.13+; the level is optional and defaults to 1):
/enchant @p minecraft:respiration 3
This example applies the maximum level III. Levels above the maximum require an anvil or commands with NBT data.
Items That Can Have Respiration
Respiration applies to helmets. Items from the reviewed catalog in this group:
Respiration FAQ
What is the enchantment ID for Respiration?
The enchantment ID for Respiration is minecraft:respiration. Java Edition 1.13+ commands such as /enchant use this namespaced form. On Java 1.12.2 and earlier the numerical ID was 5.
What is the max level of Respiration?
Respiration goes up to level III (level 3). Run /enchant @p minecraft:respiration 3 while holding a valid item to apply the maximum level.
What does Respiration do in Minecraft?
Respiration is an enchantment in the head armor group, applying to helmets. It can be applied up to level III.