Don't Let Your Trident Become a Tri-dent! A Hilariously Useful Guide to Anvil Repair
Ah, the trusty trident. This multi-purpose marvel can skewer foes from afar and propel you through the air like a damp javelin. But even the mightiest trident gets a bit worse for wear after a good fight (or a particularly enthusiastic underwater excavation project). Fear not, intrepid adventurer! This guide will have your trident gleaming and ready for action in no time, with enough humor to keep you from getting anvil-ed during the process.
The Anvil Approach: A Classic with a Few Quirks
The anvil: a symbol of strength, a testament to human ingenuity, and... surprisingly good at patching up pointy things. Here's how to use this iron friend to fix your faithful trident:
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Gather your supplies: You'll obviously need your broken trident, an anvil (because, duh), and a spare trident... or something. Here's the catch: combining two tridents in the anvil does fix the durability, but it also combines any enchantments they have. So, if your precious trident has a bunch of fancy tri-dentification spells, sticking it with a boring old one might wash those away faster than a riptide in a hurricane.
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Anviling for Amateurs: If you're not too fussed about fancy enchantments, just shove those two tridents together in the anvil like a culinary disaster in a blacksmith's forge. Out pops a shiny, repaired trident, ready to wreck some face (or excavate some dirt - we don't judge your aquatic landscaping habits).
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Anviling for Enchantment Enthusiasts: This one requires a bit more finesse. You'll need a second trident with the Mending enchantment. This magical mumbo jumbo lets your trident repair itself by absorbing experience orbs. Now, combine this magical mending marvel with your broken beauty in the anvil. Hey presto! A repaired trident that gets stronger with every experience orb you collect... because who doesn't want a self-healing weapon?
Important Note: Anvils can be expensive, so make sure your trident is truly special before going all anvil-happy.
Beyond the Anvil: Alternative Repair Routes
Maybe anvils aren't your thing. Perhaps you have a deep-seated fear of cartoon blacksmiths or just misplaced your iron supply. Here are a couple of other options:
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Fishing for Fixes: There's a chance you might snag an enchanted book with the Mending enchantment while fishing. This can then be applied to your trident in the anvil for that sweet self-repair action. Just remember, patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to the whims of Minecraft fishing.
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Drowned and Found: Drowned mobs sometimes drop tridents when defeated. While they might not be enchanted, they're a free way to patch up your main squeeze (trident, that is). Just be careful not to get too attached to your new underwater BFF before turning it into spare parts.
Trident FAQs: Sharpening Your Repair Knowledge
How to get a trident in the first place?
Tridents are dropped by Drowned mobs. So, the next time one of these watery fiends tries to pull you down, fight back and claim their pointy prize!
How to tell if my trident needs repair?
The durability bar on your hotbar will show you how much life your trident has left. When it gets low, your aquatic adventures might be cut short.
How long does a repaired trident last?
This depends on how you use it! Throwing it constantly will wear it down faster than using it for close-quarters combat.
How to get the Mending enchantment?
Mending can be found on enchanted books through fishing, looting chests, or trading with villagers. It's a rare find, so keep your eyes peeled!
How to throw a trident really far?
Practice makes perfect! The longer you charge your throw, the further your trident will fly. Just be careful not to accidentally skewer a friendly cow.
