How to Activate Aquatic Exploration Buffs

Preparing the Off-Hand Slot

Exploring deep ocean trenches and underwater structures normally requires potions or conduit placement. Dark Tides provides an accessible alternative using a standard water bucket.

1. Obtain an iron bucket and fill it from any water source.

2. Open your inventory screen.

3. Place the water bucket directly into your off-hand slot (the shield slot), or place it on your main hotbar and press the off-hand swap key (default F).

Triggering the Effects

With the water bucket secured in your off-hand, activate the status bonuses using chat:

1. Press T (or your configured chat key) to open the chat window.

2. Type /trigger breathe and hit Enter.

Once the command runs, three status effects are applied simultaneously:

• Water Breathing: Prevents your oxygen bubbles from decreasing while submerged.
• Night Vision: Enhances visibility in dark aquatic depths and deep ocean biomes.
• Fast Swimming: Increases your underwater swimming speed for smoother navigation.

These combined effects remain active for five full minutes, giving you plenty of time to survey underwater terrain.