Enchanting is probably the most confusing mechanic in Minecraft. There is always something new to find out which sounds so alien that even experienced players get confused. If you are unaware of the Aqua affinity enchantment in Minecraft, keep reading to find out every little detail about it!
Aqua affinity is an enchantment that can only be added to the helmet in Minecraft. It can be added to all the types of helmets available. Even on the turtle shell. The enchantment is super useful and can be paired with any enchantment that is meant for the armor pieces in Minecraft. The maximum level of Aqua Affinity that a player can get in Minecraft is one. This means you won’t find an enchantment called Aqua Affinity 2 in the game. This is similar to other enchantments like Infinity and Mending.
What does Aqua affinity in Minecraft do?
Generally, the time taken for a block to be mined underwater is 5 times slower than the normal speed. Suppose, your friend boxes you in obsidian blocks filled with water on the inside. Since the mining speed 5 times slower, you will drown before you form a single crack in the blocks. This is where Aqua affinity comes in clutch. Aqua affinity nullifies the debuff when the player is underwater. Putting on a helmet with aqua affinity will help mine blocks at a normal rate even when submerged in water!
This enchantment is very useful, especially now. The new caves in Minecraft are often filled with water. And mining ores can be difficult without aqua affinity. When used in combination with an efficiency 5 pickaxe, you can easily mine blocks underwater before running out of breath.
How to get Aqua affinity?
Aqua affinity can be applied to your helmet through the enchantment table. Or you can also trade with a librarian villager for an Aqua affinity enchanted book. Players can find the book in various structures spread across their world. Structures like Mine shafts, dungeons, desert temples, jungle temple shipwrecks, and ocean ruins can have the aqua affinity book inside a chest.
Aqua affinity in Minecraft is one of the most underrated enchantments. But when you start using it, you will definitely feel the increase in the speed by which you can mine underwater. And pairing this enchantment with Respiration is even better. Respiration is another enchantment that goes on a helmet. The highest possible level is Respiration 3 which can increase your breathing time underwater by 45 seconds! Not only can you mine blocks faster, but also stay underwater for much longer. The possibilities for exploration with this combination are endless. You can explore flooded caves and caverns with ease, finding all the diamonds you need.
