Usage. Channeling summons a lightning bolt when a mob is hit by a thrown trident if there is currently a thunderstorm occurring. The mob must be exposed to the open sky for the enchantment to work.

Why does my channeling not work?

Why won't my channeling trident work? Channeling requires a thunderstorm in order to work. However, if it is thundering and your trident still won't spawn a lightning strike, ensure you are hitting a mob with the ranged throw of a trident.

Is channeling or Riptide better?

Riptide launches the user in the direction the trident is thrown, making it a perfect weapon for close up melee fights. Channeling is on the other end of the spectrum, summoning lighting if it strikes a mob, making it a brilliant enchantment for long range fighters.