How to Fight Mobs With an Enhanced Riptide Trident

Riptide as a Weapon

Riptide is not just mobility — a charged launch deals damage to anything you collide with. With the mod's faster charge time, you can use it mid-fight instead of only for travel.

Combat Loop

1. Keep a water bucket in your offhand so Riptide always works.

2. Back away from the mob, hold right-click to charge.

3. Release while aimed at the target so you fly into it.

4. The collision deals damage; follow up with a normal melee swing if it survives.

5. Reposition with another launch before the mob can retaliate.

Matchups

• Groups of mobs: Launch through a line of them to hit several, then circle back.
• Ranged attackers (skeletons, pillagers): Close the distance with a launch instead of walking into arrows.
• Bosses and tanky mobs: Use launches to dodge attacks and re-engage rather than standing still.
• Water fights: Riptide works normally in water, so aquatic combat is where it shines most.

Cautions

• Do not launch indoors with a low ceiling — you will take collision damage and lose the fight.
• The launch can carry you off cliffs or into lava; check your surroundings before charging.
• Bring a backup weapon in case the trident is on cooldown or you get disarmed.