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.

Why is the channeling not working?

The first requirement for channeling is that there should be a thunderstorm. Most players don't know this when they are trying out the enchantment. We have even seen a few that accidentally take rain as a thunderstorm. Simply put, if there isn't a thunderstorm going on, the enchantment won't work.

How do I get channeling to work?

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.