Get Water Breathing While Exploring Underwater

Craft a Salty Sea Skewer

The Salty Sea Skewer is your key to breathing underwater without potions. This combo skewer combines raw fish with kelp—both common finds near water.

What you need:

• 1 stick
• 1 raw fish (any type)
• 2 kelp

Combine these in your crafting grid to make a raw Salty Sea Skewer.

Cook and Eat

Place a lit campfire wherever you are, then right-click it with your raw skewer. Once cooked, eat it immediately before heading underwater.

You'll gain a brief water breathing effect, giving you time to explore ocean ruins, search for drowned loot, or gather more kelp and fish. The duration is temporary, so plan your dive accordingly. If you're planning an extended underwater expedition, cook multiple skewers beforehand and eat them as the effect wears off.

Pro Tip

Keep raw fish and kelp in your hotbar during ocean exploration. Whenever you spot a campfire or can quickly build one, you can cook a fresh skewer on demand rather than carrying cooked food that takes up inventory space.