Rain, trident, and truth: what “Impaling” hides in Minecraft

Hey everyone! Today I ran a whole mini‑series with real scientific method and a dose of laughs (sometimes nervous) — all to study the mysterious trident with “Impaling.” I bet many had the same first thought as me: «If only it rained — the damage would skyrocket! And if I shove a creeper into water, it’ll be a full fireworks show!»

Practice — the best teacher (and occasional myth‑buster)

I grabbed my enchanted trident and checked that “Impaling” was maxed. Go time! Test subject: a creeper — a green golf ball eager to blow the experiment to bits. How many hits in normal weather? Answer: three. Fine, I’ll wait for rain.

Here’s where it gets interesting! Drizzle starts, lab vibes on, hype at max. First hit — creeper stands, second — still up, third — finally done. Again three hits! I think, maybe it just needs more water? I herd the poor guy into a puddle, test again — still three. My hat nearly flew off in shock. Where’s the magic bonus?!

A bit of emotion, personal truth, and sought‑after answers

No sugarcoating: experiments like this teach you not to trust rumors untested. It’s funny and a bit disappointing. Honestly, I expected the trident with “Impaling” to hit harder on a creeper in water or rain. But no! In my version it doesn’t increase damage to it at all. Believe it or not, three hits in any weather — that’s my reality. So, remove the enchant? I don’t think so; it’s still useful against other mobs!

Pros and cons of “Impaling” (fresh from the experiment)

Pros:

• Truly boosts damage to aquatic mobs — tested on guardians and drowned.
• Top pick for underwater adventures, especially if you like swimming and clearing ocean monuments.
• Works across Minecraft versions, though details vary.
• Pairs well with other enchants if you build it right.

Cons:

• Gives no bonus to land mobs (like creepers), even in water